i love eragon because he’s not anyone particularly special, there’s no prophecy or whatever the fuck, he’s just a random not-even-that-smart guy who happened to be the last dragon rider around to defeat galbatorix…..he could’ve easily fucked off and enjoyed his life and ignored the whole situation but he’s A Good Guy so he doesn’t. same for all the other main characters really tbh
The Elements of Writing
(Took a few notes and added on about writing)
Focus:
- Setting: Where is the story/scene taking place? How well do the characters know their surroundings? What is the mood of the setting?
- Character: What are the relationships between characters? How is the protagonist displayed?
- Perspective/Point of View/Narrative Techniques: Is the piece written in first or third person? Do the perspectives switch? How does one character view another character? How do they show it?
Things to Consider:
- Narrative and Technique
- Flashback vs. Foreshadowing: Background information or signs leading to bigger events? Both?
- Frame story: Is this a story within a story?
- Pace: Fast-paced? Slow burn?
- Character
- Characterization: Alignment? Personality? Hero or villain? Anti-hero?
- Main vs. Secondary: How do the protagonist(s) interact with side characters? How are they distinguished?
- ***Round vs. Flat:***: Establish your character to be a *round* character! What does this mean? A round character exhibits strong character development instead of a flat “Mary Sue” character (unless that is intentionally what you’re going for)
- ***Dynamic vs. Static***: Focus on creating *dynamic* characters. These figures are meant to be interesting, round, well-developed, and even can be redeeming. This mainly focuses on personality and how well a character is distinguished in order to make them memorable. Static characters are bland, easily forgettable and possibly side characters that are given no distinguished role.
- Conflict/Plot:
- Meaning: What’s the plot of the story? What/Who caused the conflict? Why is there conflict?
*Note: Plot holes? - Whenever revising a story or any piece of writing, focus on the What and the How.
- What is affecting a character/setting/tone/perspective?
- How does the character/setting/tone/perspective change or shift?
