Create Depth With Character Baggage
It’s no secret that some of the most interesting, three-dimensional characters are those that express a variety of emotions throughout a story. This gives the reader or audience the opportunity to connect with them on multiple levels, because the more human a character seems, the more believable he or she becomes in the story.
Another way to achieve a more human character is to create depth with character baggage.
Character baggage is just like any other feature of a character. However, unlike common features, baggage usually sparks some sort of emotion in the character. For example, in Vicky Christina Barcelona Juan Antonio’s character jumps off screen because of his emotional baggage with his ex-wife, Maria Elena. His baggage is interesting because he both criticizes and idolizes her, so though he may have renounced love because of their failed marriage, he realizes that their love was powerful.
Character baggage should inform character, otherwise it will seem stilted. Craft the backstory of your character and think about what may have happened during that time that helped shape the character.
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Hi,
I,m in Iran and i’m reading your Articles.Very Good.
would you Please explain more details about Character Baggage.
and more Examples of films about that.
Thanks.