If an author just blasts the reader with their opinions, it's not a story but a monologue or lecture. Using characters to say your opinions makes the reader more likely to read them and think about them.
We create different characters because there are different types of people in the world, and because the story is more interesting with them -- it'd be pretty boring in both places if everybody was the same.
Authors show character development by showing how the character changes through the story. You can show this in several ways:
Because they can <g>
Most authors only kill characters when it's the only way for the story to go - it's the most logical ending, or the one that will create the most conflict or most emotion. Some authors do just seem to kill characters randomly because they can, though!
Authors use dialogue to show how the characters interact with one another. Dialogue furthers the plot without resorting to dry telling. Dialogue also permits a different point of view, including hidden POVs.
Dialogue is useful in three basic ways:
Complex characters are more intriguing to the reader than characters that are shallow and have no depth. Likewise, characters that create tension and mayhem to a story are more stirring than the often predictable actions of the hero or heroine. Unless the hero and heroine is put in danger (which they must survive - but not always, depending on the whim of the author) the story won't stir excitement in the reader.
To show readers what the characters are like.
If your characters aren't dynamic, believable, and interesting, nobody will read your stories.
Authors create characters who are different than themselves because they are more interesting to the author than writing about themselves. Fictional characters can be anything you want them to be.
Yes, authors can disagree with their characters when writing. Characters may have their own thoughts, beliefs, and actions that do not align with the author's, leading to conflicts or disagreements between the two. This can add depth and complexity to the characters and their interactions within the story.
Characters do what they do because the author thinks they should. Good authors have their characters do logical things that real people would do in similar circumstances.
Yes, interactions between characters are a tool used by authors to reveal their personalities, relationships, and motivations. By showcasing how characters speak and behave around each other, authors can provide insight into their dynamics and develop them more fully as individuals within the story.
Authors create multiple characters to add depth and complexity to their stories, provide different perspectives, drive the plot forward, and create conflict and tension. Characters with distinct personalities and backgrounds can make the story more engaging and dynamic.
Characterization
All of the above. Authors use a combination of the characters' private thoughts, speech, and the opinions of other characters to develop characterization and create well-rounded, dynamic characters. By utilizing these elements, authors can provide insight into the character's personality, motivations, and development throughout the story.
Authors often use physical appearance, personality traits, actions, dialogue, thoughts, and interactions with other characters to describe their characters in a story. These details help readers form a mental image of the character and understand their motivations and role within the narrative.
Tinkerbell is fictional. Fiction characters can have any attributes given to by their authors.
Authors use characterization techniques such as dialogue, actions, inner thoughts, and interactions with other characters to provide insight into a character's perspective. By showing how characters respond to events and challenges, authors allow readers to understand their motivations, desires, and conflicts, contributing to a deeper understanding of their point of view. Through these details, readers can develop empathy and connect with the characters on a more personal level.
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