Character Psychology (Comedy & Tragedy)

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In comedic and tragic work, characters typically behave according to a set structure. This slideshow will help you get to know your own characters and begin conceiving of them in the context of comedy and tragedy.

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CHARACTER PSYCHOLOGY

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CHARACTER PSYCHOLOGY

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WHAT MAKES YOUR CHARACTERS WHO THEY ARE?

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THINK!THIS!THROUGH

WHO ARE YOUR CHARACTERS?

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WHO ARE YOUR CHARACTERS?

ARE THEY…

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INFLUENCED BY THE !PAST?

EXTROVERTED?Photo Credit: Norbert Stuhrmann

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INTROVERTED?

WHERE ARE THEY GOING?

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COMIC + TRAGIC ELEMENTS

SHOULD BE IN EVERY ROUND CHARACTERPhoto Credit: CJS*64

VISIONS OF EXPERIENCE

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VISIONS OF EXPERIENCE

TRAGICCOMEDIC

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“…celebrates the individual’s participation in a community as the most important part of

life.

”-IAN JOHNSTON

COMEDIC VISION OF EXPERIENCE

THE MAIN CHARACTER…

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LEARNS & ADAPTS TO CHANGE

THE MAIN CHARACTER…

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ENGAGES IN SELF-

DISCOVERY

HARMONY !IS RESTORED

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“…features a main character that operates on his or her own terms.

TRAGIC VISION OF EXPERIENCE

THE MAIN CHARACTER…

CANNOT LEARN OR

ADAPT

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THE MAIN CHARACTER…

IS ISOLATED

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UNDERSTAND YOUR CHARACTERS

BALANCE COMEDY + TRAGEDYIN YOUR DRAFTS

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