Ever wonder why some stories grab you while others fade from memory? The secret isn't in plot twists—it's in the people.While Walter White's criminal descent in Breaking Bad and the psychological warfare in Gone Girl follow thriller conventions, what makes them unforgettable are their distinctive characters. The same applies to love stories—we've seen countless couples unite or part ways, yet certain relationships linger in our minds long after the credits roll (Pride & Prejudice is an easy rewatch).Great storytelling means creating memorable characters, and the key to creating memorable characters is giving them the right traits.Let’s learn more about character traits so we can be stronger screenwriters.What Are Character Traits?Character traits can be defined as the set of elements that come together to make a single character. Be it physical, moral, or psychological, these curated elements rule your character in the most freeing way. Character traits clarify your characters' actions and contradictions based on their emotions. They shape the characters into living, breathing humans with whom the audience can connect. A character's behavior doesn't emerge from nowhere. Their history shapes it. Even if your story captures only a slice of their life, you, as the writer, still need to understand their backstory. 'The Batman' CREDIT: Warner Bros. Of course, this doesn't mean dumping their entire history into the script, but instead having that knowledge inform how they react in every scene. For instance, if your character has an avoidant attachment style, you need to know why, even if you’re not...
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