Jill, my protagonist in Norman in the Painting, has a fear of taking risks. She went to the university closest to her hometown although she was accepted in several that were in different states. She wasn’t afraid to leave her parents or to leave her few friends. The small town in the story is a character and that familiar setting is security for her. It’s thirty miles from San Francisco, but she’s never been across the bay. Her parents and sister, involved with the small town’s politics, told Jill the city was unsafe, and had no redeeming qualities so why bother to go there? Gullibility is another of Jill’s flaws. The one time Jill took a risk was in marrying a charming stranger who came to town and who, a year later, tried to kill her.
Part of her character arc is to overcome her fears. In Chapter 18 that I’m writing now, Jill comes to the realization that her fears have prevented her from moving forward in life. However, the risks she now takes will put her and everyone she knows in danger.
What are your character’s flaws and fears?
Characters' Flaws and Fears
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Oooooo, now things are getting juicy with Jill. Can’t wait!
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Yes, it’s an uphill dash from now on.
I am soooo looking forward to your book. I want to know more, so please get those fingers flying across your keyboard.
Thanks, Sally. I’m having more fun with it than I did with my other four novels. So I’ll keep my fingers flying across the keyboard.