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Developing Theme Through Characters

Characters require two things: Want and Need. The relationship between these two things is important for creating a vibrant character with a clear arc. The character’s need is the key to exploring theme in writing. Here’s a quick overview. Want and Need Reviewed Characters have to want something. This propels them to take risks and further the plot. Characters also need something though. You don’t have to explicitly state the need, but it’s always there in the background. For example: Luke
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