the character is flat
Engage with the character on a deeper emotional level, understanding their inner turmoil and the complexities of their thoughts and feelings. This can create a more dynamic and relatable character that readers can invest in.
Readers are most likely to identify with a character when they display relatable emotions, experiences, or struggles that mirror the reader's own. Characters who show vulnerability, growth, or challenges that resonate with the reader's own life are often easier to identify with. Additionally, characters who have complex motivations and personalities can also draw readers in and create a sense of connection.
Mona becomes more confident after she stops questioning your personal decisions. -Ap3X
Dialogue and internal thoughts can tell the reader a lot about the character's personality. They can also advance the plot and add to the story.
When the author does a good job of describing the character and his or her motivations and conflicts. Then there is more for the reader to connect with, and in most cases (unless for instance you have a radically evil character with no conscience at all) then it is easy for the reader to relate to, and start identifying with the character.
The reader is meant to feel the tension of the conflict immediately
A reader may not connect with a character who seems dishonest.
A character wants something but can't get it.
Shows readers the protagonist's main problem
All good stories have conflict. The conflict may be external, like a problem or puzzle for the characters to solve; or it may be internal, like a personality trait that must be overcome. In order to have an interesting story, though, the characters must have some sort of conflict that they have to get through.Yes it does. If it didn't there really wouldn't be a point to the story. Right?
The reader understands the character's feelings.
The reader understands the character's feelings.