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When characters collide

Posted on November 25, 2014 by knlistman

Consider the possible basic conflicts in fiction: man against environment, man against man, man against society, and man against self. In most plots the conflicts are between people. Even in Robinson Caruso and Castaway, tales of man surviving in isolation, … Continue reading →

Posted in Creativity, Literary devices, Writer's resource | Tagged antagonist, character, conflict, hero, modus operandi, motive, Protagonist, villain | 1 Comment

The merits of fictional characters

Posted on September 19, 2013 by knlistman

Having seen discussion boards in which people spend time arguing about the merits of fictional characters, I would assume that a number of readers prefer these imaginary people to real ones. Fictional characters may be braver, more beautiful, or have … Continue reading →

Posted in Literary devices, Story structure, Writer's resource | Tagged Archetype, character, Characterization, doppleganger, Fiction, Foil, Protagonist, Stock character, writing strategies | 2 Comments

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