You need to consider some of these things:
The main character of the short story was a young woman named Sarah.
When asking "What does my character want and what is preventing him from getting it?" you are identifying the character's motivation and conflict. This helps to drive the plot forward by creating tension as the character faces obstacles in achieving their goal.
The narrator
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The paragraph length description technique used by Dickens may not be ideal for short story character development, as it can slow the pacing of the story. Short stories typically require more concise and focused character development to maintain reader engagement. Short, impactful descriptions and actions are often more effective in conveying character depth in the limited space of a short story.
The main character , who also is the protagonist in the story is Sister.
You could consider the narrator as a unreliable character in the story, creating a sense of mystery and ambiguity for the readers. This approach allows for a deeper exploration of the themes and motives within the narrative, keeping the audience engaged and guessing about the true intentions of the narrator.
The setting of the short story "Going to The Moon" by Nino Ricci is a small Italian village. The main character and protagonist of the story is a young boy named Paolo.
Protagonist.
No, it is a character study. Even though there are detectives in the story they do nothing but out-stay their welcome - they do not detect in any meaningful way.
Hector?
Character creation is when you think of a character for a book/movie/play etc. and give them a personality, lifestyle, appearance, relationships and motivation Character development is how a character changes due to what is happening in the story.