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Character (Story Element)

The protagonist's role in evoking empathy and driving the story.

🌱 Seedling Nov 23, 2025

A strong character, typically the protagonist, is the vessel for the audience’s experience. They must evoke empathy to ensure emotional investment.

Empathy is achieved by making the character:

  • Likable
  • Humorous
  • Powerful
  • Or by placing them in jeopardy

Source: [[Screenwriting Storytelling Blueprint]]