Character+Development

//__What do you know about this character now that he doesn’t yet know? __// That he is going to be alive on his two-hundredth birthday.

//__What is this character’s greatest flaw? __// He over-thinks situations and becomes stressed out easily.

//__What do you know about this character that he/she would never admit? __// He is distrustful of his roommate and does not wish to live with him.

//__What is this character’s greatest asset? __// He is not one to give up; he will keep going no matter what the circumstances.

//__If this character could choose a different identity, who would he/she be? __// He would choose to be someone with a care-free life who never had to worry.

//__What music does this character sing to when no one else is around?__// He prefers not to sing but will often hum a tune if it is stuck in his head.

 //__In what or whom does this character have the greatest faith?__// Himself, as he feels he cannot trust anyone else.

 //__What is this character’s favorite movie?__// His favorite movie is //Memento// by Christopher Nolan, just because it is so brilliantly thought out.

 //__Does this character have a favorite article of clothing? Favorite shoes?__// He does not put too much thought into what to wear, but he does have a favorite pair of shoes.

 //__Does this character have a vice? Name it.__// He becomes envious very easily.

 //__Name this character’s favorite person (living or dead).__// Richard M Nixon, because he stood up for what was right, and fought his way through when he had to.

 //__What is this character’s secret wish?__// To move away to a small, crime-free suburbia, and have a wife and two children.

 //__What is this character’s proudest achievement?__// When he got all A's on his final report card in grade 12.

 //__Describe this character’s most embarrassing moment.__// He wasn't paying attention when he crossed the road one morning and was struck by a fast-moving vehicle, flying over the windshield, and spilling his coffee all over it.

 //__What is this character’s deepest regret?__// Agreeing to share an apartment with his friend.

 //__What is this character’s greatest fear?__// That he will never find the job he wants, and become stuck with the one he has.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;"> //__Describe this character’s most devastating moment.__// When he was ten years old, his dog became suddenly sick and had to be put down.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;"> //__What is this character’s greatest achievement?__// Winning six hundred dollars from a writing competition in grade nine.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;"> //__What is this character’s greatest hope?__// That he can earn enough money to pay for law school and eventually become a lawyer.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;"> //__Does this character have an obsession? Name it.__// He is obsessed with watching/reading books and movies with a thick plot, and analyzing them.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;"> //__What is this character’s greatest disappointment?__// The fact that his parents don't have enough money to pay for him to go to law school.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;"> //__What is this character’s worst nightmare?__// Waking up in the middle of the night, not knowing where he was or how he got there.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;"> //__Whom does this character most wish to please? Why?__// His father, because they had so much in common, and it would be hard to disappoint him.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;"> //__Describe this character’s mother.__// His mother is a kind woman who is often a little unstable. Ever since she was a young girl, she has had a severe anxiety disorder. Though she often found it hard to hold down a job because of this, she was always a positive contributor to the family.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;"> //__Describe this character’s father.__// His father cares very much about him, and wishes for his children to succeed more than anything. He was a lawyer for twelve years before he retired, and hopes his children will follow in his steps.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;"> //__If he/she had to choose, with whom would this character prefer to live?__// Though he loves his parents equally, he would choose his father, simply for the vast array of knowledge and advice in which he possesses.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;"> //__Where does this character fall in birth order? What effect does this have?__// He is the third of four children. This has never had a negative effect on him, as his older siblings were kind to him for the most part, and he got along well with his younger sister.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;"> //__Describe this character’s siblings or other close relatives.__// His oldest sibling, Mark was always seen as the one with most potential; he had solid grades, a good ego, and a strong personality. Now thirty-seven years old, Mark has already graduated law school, and become a professional lawyer. Sophia, the second oldest, was never quite as successful as Mark, but maintained a reputable status throughout her college years. The youngest sibling, Chloe was always the most popular in school, and thought of as 'most likely to become famous'. This has not happened yet, and both Sophia (35), and Chloe (31) are working for a telephone company in lower NYC.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;"> //__Describe this character’s bedroom. Include three cherished items.__// His bedroom is very limited in size, but not in items; his walls are covered in memorable photographs and posters of various bands, the top of his dresser is littered with dirty clothing and uneaten bags of chips and food, and to add to this, his bed takes up a third of the room! However many items there may be, his most cherished would be his notebook computer, his digital camera, and the photo taken of his family in Hawaii.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;"> //__What is this character’s birth date? How does this character manifest traits of his/her astrological sign?__// He was born on December 17th, 2047, therefore he is a Sagittarius. Just as his sign does, he exhibits righteousness, truthfulness, and moral strength. Though he dwells within the crime-ridden streets of NYC, he has always been one to abide by the law, and avoid lying.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;"> __//If this character had to live in seclusion for six months, what six items would//__ __//<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">he/she bring? //__ He would bring some food, a bottle of water, a change of clothes, something to sleep on, a long book which he had been dying to read, and a cellphone or device that would keep him connected with the rest of the world.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">//__Why is this character angry?__// His roommate does nothing with his life, while he pays for everything and keeps the place in shape.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;"> //__What calms this character?__// Reassurance from someone that he knows is right.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;"> //__Describe a recurring dream or nightmare this character might have.__// A common nightmare scenario would be his friend tricking him, and taking all that is his.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;"> //__List the circumstances over which this character has no control.__// His friend's actions, sudden occurrences, and in some cases his own safety.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;"> //__What wakes this character in the middle of the night?__// The sound of loud traffic, drunk people yelling, and the odd scuffle out in the streets.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;"> //__How would a stranger describe this character?__// Quiet, tall, maybe distressed-looking.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;"> //__What does this character resolve to do differently every morning?__// He resolves to stay positive no matter what the circumstances.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;"> //__Who depends on this character? Why?__// His jobless roommate who cannot pay for the rent, or anything for that matter.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;"> //__If this character knew he/she had exactly one month to live, what would he/she do?__// He would travel to some exotic place far away from everything.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;"> //__How would a dear friend or relative describe this character?__// They would describe him as a kind and sensible, yet determined young man.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;"> //__What is this character’s most noticeable physical attribute?__// His lean, lanky figure.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;"> //__What is this character hiding from him/herself__// //__?__// The fact that he wants to move away from New York City and pursue an entirely different career.

//__<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">Write one additional thing about your character. __// He enjoys Italian food.