Lesson 5

[Kristina Zill]

KZ’s Character Emotions

Assignment #1 – Mr. Robot

ELLIOT PROFILE

• Hope: To make a difference in the world by bringing down Evil Corp. Fear: That he will have no impact and evil will prevail.
• Motivation. Want: To avenge his father’s death. Need: To get over the guilt of having told his father’s secret.
• Mask. Base Negative Emotion: Helplessness. Public Mask: Clever vigilante hacker.
• Weaknesses: May be hallucinating, imagining things. Loneliness, alienation.
• Triggers: Human corruption
• Coping Mechanism: Lies constantly to hide his insights, fears, feelings.

MR. ROBOT PROFILE

• Hope: To enlist Elliot to his cause. Fear: That evil will prevail.
• Motivation: Want: To destroy Evil Corp. Need: To impose his ego on the world.
• Mask. Base Negative Emotion: Insecurity. Public Mask: Self assured vigilante.
• Weaknesses: He needs others to reach his goals.
• Triggers: Disloyalty
• Coping Mechanism: Abuse, violence, manipulation, threaten and humiliate

TYRELL PROFILE

• Hope: To rule the world. Fear: To be cast out, to be a loser
• Motivation. Want: Power and money. Need: To control others
• Mask. Base Negative Emotion: Worthlessness Public Mask: Smartest guy in the room
• Weaknesses: Makes stupid mistakes
• Triggers: Humiliation, people getting the better of him
• Coping mechanism: violence against others: sex, murder

DARLENE PROFILE

• Hope: To f— society. Fear: To have no impact.
• Motivation: Want: Revenge against Evil Corp. Need: to help Elliot
• Mask. Base Negative Emotion: ineffective. Public Mask: Tough girl
• Triggers: Inaction, inertia
• Coping mechanism: Action without forethought

ANGELA PROFILE

• Hope: To achieve happiness Need:
• Motivation: Want: to destroy Evil Corp. Need: to help Elliot
• Mask. Base Negative Emotion: Neediness. Public Mask: Avenging Angel
• Weaknesses: Bad taste in men.
• Triggers: People lying to her
• Coping mechanism: Physical action – asking for a raise, hiring lawyers, quitting her job, confronting Elliot

[Kristina Zill]

KZ’s Character Emotions

Assignment #2 – My Project

What I learned doing this assignment is… to become a little bit more proficient in refining questions so that AI can give information that’s usable. I’ve noticed that AI tends to have trouble with comedy. If comedy is hard for humans, it must be doubly hard for AI.

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1. Avery:

A. Situational: Hope – Avery hopes to find the hidden will in her mother’s hoarded possessions, but she also fears that she might never find it, and that her mother loved Regan more.

B. Motivation: Want – She wants to preserve her mother’s memory through the hoarded items, but she needs to accept her loneliness and move on from her obsession.

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion – Her base negative emotion is loneliness, and her public mask is her obsession with hoarding, which masks her need for emotional connection.

D. Weaknesses – Avery’s weakness is her emotional attachment to objects, making it difficult for her to let go and move forward.

E. Triggers – Avery is triggered by any mention of her mother’s love for her and Regan, as well as the fear of losing the house.

F. Coping Mechanism – She copes with her loneliness and fear of not being loved by surrounding herself with the hoarded possessions, hoping they hold the key to her mother’s love.

2. Regan:

A. Situational: Hope – Regan hopes to profit from selling the house, but she also fears that her financial situation may not improve as much as she expects.

B. Motivation: Want – She wants to secure her financial future by selling the house, but she needs to reconcile with her guilt for leaving her family.

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion – Her base negative emotion is guilt, and her public mask is a tough, no-nonsense real estate speculator.

D. Weaknesses – Regan’s weakness is her fear of vulnerability, which makes it hard for her to reconnect with her sister.

E. Triggers – Regan is triggered by the emotional turmoil within her family and the fear of losing her sister.

F. Coping Mechanism – She copes with her guilt and vulnerability by adopting a facade of being a strong and successful businesswoman.

3. Rodney (The Declutter King):

A. Situational: Hope – Rodney hopes to help Avery and Regan resolve their family issues, but he fears that his own history with hoarding might undermine his efforts.

B. Motivation: Want – He wants to make amends for his past mistakes and help the sisters, but he needs to confront his own emotional baggage.

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion – His base negative emotion is regret, and his public mask is the confident and experienced decluttering expert.

D. Weaknesses – Rodney’s weakness is his unresolved guilt and emotional connection to hoarding, which may cloud his judgment.

E. Triggers – Rodney is triggered by confronting the hoarded items and the emotional intensity of the sisters’ conflict.

F. Coping Mechanism – He copes with his guilt by appearing confident and in control, but it often masks his own inner turmoil.

4. Augustus (The Archaeologist):

A. Situational: Hope – Augustus hopes to make groundbreaking discoveries from the hoarded possessions, but he fears that his academic aspirations may overshadow the family drama.

B. Motivation: Want – He wants to excel in his field by studying the hoarded items, but he needs to balance his intellectual pursuits with empathy for the family.

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion – His base negative emotion is professional ambition, and his public mask is the quirky and enthusiastic archaeologist.

D. Weaknesses – Augustus’s weakness is his single-minded focus on his academic goals, which may lead to insensitivity toward the family’s struggles.

E. Triggers – He is triggered by the potential historical significance of the hoarded items and the clash between his academic interests and the family’s emotions.

F. Coping Mechanism – Augustus copes with his ambition by maintaining an enthusiastic and intellectual façade, sometimes overlooking the emotional depth of the situation.

[Phyllis Strong]

Phyllis’ Character Emotions

What I learned from this assignment is that the Billions and Breaking Bad examples gave me a good foundation to come up with my own internal struggles, but adding AI I got extensions and flashes of insight.

Assignment 1

Sample Show: The Walking Dead

Rick Grimes

· A. Hope: Find a Safe Haven. Fear: Losing his family.

· B. Want: Save himself and others. Need: family and belonging.

· C. Base Negative Emotion: Stubbornness/Public Mask: Calm.

· D. Weaknesses: Controlling.

· E. Triggers: Defiance, Violating law and order.

· F. Coping Mechanism: Keeps order.

Lori Grimes

· A. Hope: Do more than just survive. Fear: losing her son.

· B. Want: Safety. Need: strength.

· C. Base Negative Emotion: Passivity/Public Mask: Decisive.

· D. Weaknesses: Doesn’t know her own mind.

· E. Triggers: Constraints, Threat to her son.

· F. Coping Mechanism: Shuts down.

Assignment 2

Diana Sagraves

Hope: Diana hopes that she never grows old or sick, desiring the eternal youth and health provided by her own invention.

Fear: Her fear is that her past misdeeds will be exposed, potentially compromising her current status and the memory-consciousness transfer project.

Motivation: Want – Diana wants respect, especially within the scientific community.

Need: Her underlying need is for security, which drives her to make choices that protect her secrets and reputation.

Base Negative Emotion: Self-doubt is her base negative emotion, rooted in her past actions.

Public Mask: Diana masks her self-doubt with confidence, projecting an image of strength and determination.

Weakness: Her weakness is that she’s unscrupulous, willing to compromise ethics to protect her own interests.

Triggers: Disrespect and scrutiny are triggers for Diana’s internal struggles, causing her to react and make decisions that maintain her control.

Coping Mechanism: She copes with her internal struggles by seizing control of situations, using her unscrupulous nature to navigate challenges and maintain a sense of security.

Mark Ashburn

Hope: Mark hopes to be the U.S. President, and his ambition for political power drives his character.

Fear: His fear is losing political power and prestige, a potential downfall that he dreads.

Motivation: Want – Mark wants acclaim, seeking recognition and admiration from the public.

Need: His underlying need is to be accepted for who he is, warts and all, yearning for genuine connection beyond his public persona.

Base Negative Emotion: Resentment is his base negative emotion, stemming from his past experiences and personal ambitions.

Public Mask: Mark masks his resentment with affability and charisma, projecting a likable and charismatic image to the world.

Weakness: His weakness is that he’s superficial, often prioritizing appearances over substance.

Triggers: Mark’s triggers are people who tell him something can’t be done, challenging his ambitions, and individuals he deems as irrational or “nut jobs.”

Coping Mechanism: He copes with his internal struggles through wry humor and charm, using his affable personality to navigate challenges and maintain his public image.

Peter Barnett

Hope: Peter hopes to be as successful and famous as Steve Jobs, aspiring for greatness and recognition in the tech world.

Fear: His fear is that his father was right, and he’s not good enough, haunted by a sense of inadequacy.

Motivation: Want – Peter wants success, particularly financial success and fame, fueling his ambition.

Need: His underlying need is reassurance that he’s good enough, seeking validation and acceptance.

Base Negative Emotion: Insatiable is his base negative emotion, driving his relentless pursuit of success and more.

Public Mask: Peter masks his insatiable nature by appearing even-keeled and composed, concealing his inner drive for success.

Weakness: His weakness is he’s careless, sometimes overlooking critical details in his pursuit of his goals.

Triggers: Peter’s triggers are criticism and feeling ignored, which challenge his self-worth and ambition.

Coping Mechanism: He copes with his internal struggles by bulldozing over the opposition, using his ambition and determination to overcome challenges and secure success.

Suzanne Farrell

Hope: Suzanne hopes for a do-over in life, a chance to rectify past mistakes and regrets.

Fear: Her fear is that she will repeat her mistakes over and over, leading to an unending cycle of disappointment.

Motivation: Want – Suzanne wants to make up for her regrets, seeking to right the wrongs of her past.

Need: Her underlying need is self-acceptance, requiring her to reconcile with her past and her choices.

Base Negative Emotion: Regret is her base negative emotion, stemming from a lifetime of missed opportunities and mistakes.

Public Mask: Suzanne masks her regret by appearing satisfied with her life, maintaining a stoic front.

Weakness: Her weakness is that she tends to over-extend herself, trying to make up for lost time and opportunities.

Triggers: Suzanne’s triggers are disappointment and rejection, which evoke her deep-seated regret.

Coping Mechanism: She copes with her internal struggles by becoming stoic, projecting a strong and composed exterior while grappling with her past regrets and attempts at self-acceptance.

[Sunil Pappu]

Sunil Pappu’s Character Emotions

“What I learned doing this assignment is…to create strong internal struggles that can show up in the main characters when triggered either externally or internally that explains their behaviours.”

ASSIGNMENT 5A: Example Show

Example Show: Mr Robot

ELLIOT PROFILE

• A. Situational: Hope: to bring down Evil Corp / Fear: Being arrested/killed

• B. Motivation: Want: to believe in fscoiety / Need: to protect people close to him.

• C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion: Victim / Public Mask: Vigilante hacker

• D. Weaknesses: Obsessive; questioning his ability.

• E. Triggers: being lied to

• F. Coping Mechanism: Alter their state – addicted to morphine and sex.

MR ROBOT PROFILE

• A. Situational: Hope: saving the world / Fear: being exposed/betrayed

• B. Motivation: Want: to bankrupt the conglomerate / Need: to restore social order.

• C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion: Victim / Public Mask: homeless person

• D. Weaknesses: Cannot trust anyone.

• E. Triggers: violation of trust

• F. Coping Mechanism: Manipulate – guilt, blackmail, threats, humiliation.

TYRELL PROFILE

• A. Situational: Hope: to reach the top / Fear: being undervalued / or passed up for promotion.

• B. Motivation: Want: money and power / Need: control.

• C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion: Worthless / Public Mask: Important person

• D. Weaknesses: powerless, need to control.

• E. Triggers: questioning his ability.

• F. Coping Mechanism: alter their state – sex with male prostitutes.

ASSIGNMENT 5B:

TITLE: GHOST LEDGER

GENRE: Heist-Thriller

JOURNEY OF THE SHOW: Arjun, a suspended RAW agent, recruits a highly skilled crew of expert international thieves to penetrate an enigmatic hawala network operation outside India to retrieve a coveted ledger that can upend governments and bring the financial world to its knees.

CHARACTERS THAT SELL THIS SHOW: Arjun Nair and his team of thieves will face off against Raghav and his enforcer “The Cobra.”

CHARACTER PROFILES: DEPTH OF EMOTIONS

1. Arjun Nair (AKA Raven)

A. Situational: Hope – To avenge his sister’s death. Fear – Losing himself and compromising his ethics in the process.

B. Motivation: Want – To dismantle the Hawala Network. Need – Closure and justice for his sister’s death.

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion – Rage. Public Mask – Calculated strategist.

D. Weaknesses: Obsession with his vendetta, sometimes blinding him to broader implications.

E. Triggers: Mentions of his sister, encounters with The Cobra, betrayals.

F. Coping Mechanism: Going solo without consulting his team.

2. Meera Verma (AKA Ghost)

A. Situational: Hope – To break free from her past and help the team succeed. Fear – Getting caught and the team discovering her ties to the cybercriminals.

B. Motivation: Want – Safety and a fresh start. Need – Redemption and to make things right.

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion – Guilt. Public Mask – Tech-savvy and composed hacker.

D. Weaknesses: Struggles with trust and forming deep connections due to her past.

E. Triggers: Mentions of her previous organization, cyber-attacks, breach in security.

F. Coping Mechanism: Diving deep into her hacking, distancing herself from emotional attachments. Altering her state – with drugs and sex.

3. Sofia Petrovna (AKA Chameleon)

A. Situational: Hope – Finding her missing sister. Fear – Losing herself or her identity while constantly changing disguises.

B. Motivation: Want – Answers about her sister’s whereabouts. Need – Acceptance and love.

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion – Loneliness. Public Mask – Adaptable and versatile.

D. Weaknesses: Her emotional connection to her sister might compromise missions. Being manipulated in love.

E. Triggers: Hints about her sister, unsuccessful infiltrations, endangering her team. Betrayal.

F. Coping Mechanism: Constantly changing identities, keeping emotional distance.

4. Mandeep Singh (AKA Shadow)

A. Situational: Hope – Successfully fulfilling his secret mission. Fear – Being discovered or betraying his team unintentionally.

B. Motivation: Want – Recognition in the Indian Intelligence Service. Need – True camaraderie and trust.

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion – Doubt. Public Mask – Confident field operative.

D. Weaknesses: Torn loyalties, leading to hesitation in crucial moments.

E. Triggers: Secret exchanges, information about the mole, confrontations about loyalty.

F. Coping Mechanism: Isolation, frequent solo reconnaissance missions.

5. Lina Chen (AKA Oracle)

A. Situational: Hope – To atone for her past mistakes. Fear – The team discovering her unintentional involvement with the Hawala Network.

B. Motivation: Want – To disrupt the network’s financial operations. Need – Forgiveness and peace with herself.

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion – Shame. Public Mask – Analytical and calm.

D. Weaknesses: Struggling with past guilt, which might hinder objective decision-making.

E. Triggers: Mentions of her past involvement, financial discrepancies, threats to her credibility.

F. Coping Mechanism: Predicting the future using her financial analytical skills.

6. Raghav Patel (AKA Hyena)

A. Situational: Hope – To protect the Hawala Network and its secrets. Fear – Exposure and the collapse of his empire.

B. Motivation: Want – Power and control over global finances. Need – Respect and validation.

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion – Paranoia. Public Mask – Confident and charismatic leader.

D. Weaknesses: Overprotectiveness of the ledger, causing potential blind spots.

E. Triggers: Threats to the network, breaches in security, betrayals.

F. Coping Mechanism: Exerting control, ensuring loyalty through rewards or threats. Altering his state – with drugs and sex.

7. Harsh Mehta (AKA The Cobra)

A. Situational: Hope – Keeping his dark secret hidden. Fear – Confrontation with Arjun and the potential unraveling of his life.

B. Motivation: Want – Power within the Hawala Network. Need – Redemption and atonement for past sins.

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion – Regret. Public Mask – Ruthless enforcer.

D. Weaknesses: Haunted by the past, causing moments of hesitation or vulnerability.

E. Triggers: Mentions of the terrorist attack, encounters with Arjun, challenges to his position.

F. Coping Mechanism: Displaying force and authority, isolating himself from emotions.

[Nat Melvin]

Natalie’s Character Emotions

WIL: The right prompts make working with the AI enjoyable. I am stoked how close It follows nuances of my story on a deeper level.

Assignment 1: GOT Main Characters Internal struggle

Character Name: JOHN SNOW

Situational:

Hope: Jon holds onto the hope of uniting the Seven Kingdoms and creating a lasting peace.

Fear: He fears being rejected and ostracized due to his status as a “bastard” and his true Targaryen lineage.

Motivation:

Want: Jon wants to be accepted, to find his place in the world, and to live up to the Stark name.

Need: He needs to grapple with his true identity and the responsibilities that come with it.

Mask:

Base Negative Emotion: Insecurity and feeling like an outsider.

Public Mask: Strength, honor, and a sense of duty.

Weaknesses:

Jon’s sense of honor and duty can sometimes lead to him making difficult, morally complex decisions.

Triggers:

Betrayal and feeling like he’s being kept in the dark about important information.

Coping Mechanism:

Jon tends to find solace in solitude and contemplation, seeking advice from those he trusts.

Character Name: DAENERYS TARGARYEN

Situational:

Hope: Daenerys hopes to create a just and prosperous kingdom for all, free from oppression.

Fear: She fears becoming like her father, the Mad King, and being consumed by her own power.

Motivation:

Want: Daenerys wants to reclaim the Iron Throne and restore her family’s legacy.

Need: She needs to balance her desire for power with a sense of compassion and justice.

Mask:

Base Negative Emotion: Anger and frustration at the injustices she witnesses.

Public Mask: Confidence, determination, and a sense of destiny.

Weaknesses:

Daenerys’ unwavering pursuit of power can sometimes blind her to the consequences of her actions.

Triggers:

Betrayal or any perceived threat to her vision of a just and liberated world.

Coping Mechanism:

Daenerys often seeks counsel from her advisors and values their perspectives in decision-making.

3. Character Name: CERSEI LANNISTER

Situational:

Hope: Cersei hopes to secure her family’s power and maintain control over the Iron Throne.

Fear: She fears losing her position of authority and being vulnerable to her enemies.

Motivation:

Want: Cersei wants to protect her children and ensure their legacy as rulers.

Need: She needs to confront her inner demons and find a sense of fulfillment beyond political power.

Mask:

Base Negative Emotion: Paranoia and a deep-seated need for control.

Public Mask: Poise, cunning, and an aura of regal authority.

Weaknesses:

Cersei’s fierce loyalty to her family can sometimes blind her to their flaws and lead her to make rash decisions.

Triggers:

Perceived threats to her children or challenges to her authority.

Coping Mechanism:

Cersei often resorts to manipulation and strategic alliances to maintain her grip on power.

Assignment 2: My Show

1. Character Name: SOLA

Situational:

Hope: Sola hopes to fulfill her destiny and save both the mortal and divine realms from destruction.

Fear: She fears being overwhelmed by her newfound powers and the weight of her responsibilities.

Motivation:

Want: Sola wants to reunite her fractured family and discover the truth about her heritage.

Need: She needs to embrace her role as the Chosen One and learn to balance her mortal and divine identities.

Mask:

Base Negative Emotion: Insecurity and self-doubt about her ability to live up to her destiny.

Public Mask: Determination, courage, and a sense of purpose.

Weaknesses:

Sola’s strong sense of empathy can sometimes lead her to prioritize others’ needs over her own.

Triggers:

Witnessing any harm or desecration to her ancestral home and moments of self-doubt about her capabilities.

Coping Mechanism:

Sola often seeks guidance from trusted allies and draws strength from her deep connections with others.

2. Character Name: KAMA

Situational:

Hope: Kama hopes to fulfill his duty to protect Sola and find a sense of purpose beyond his tricks and deceptions.

Fear: He fears failing in his mission and being unable to repay his debt to Uli and Ku.

Motivation:

Want: Kama wants to prove his worth and redeem himself in the eyes of the gods and himself.

Need: He needs to confront his past mistakes and find a way to balance his duty to Uli with his debt to Ku.

Mask:

Base Negative Emotion: Guilt and shame over past failures.

Public Mask: Confidence, resourcefulness, and a sense of humor.

Weaknesses:

Kama’s overconfidence and occasional recklessness can put him in precarious situations.

Triggers:

Confrontations with his past and moments of self-reflection about his role in Sola’s journey.

Coping Mechanism:

Kama often employs humor and wit to diffuse tense situations and relies on his resourcefulness to navigate challenges.

3. Character Name: POLLY

Situational:

Hope: Polly hopes to find a sense of belonging and acceptance, especially in the face of her insecurities.

Fear: She fears being left behind or overshadowed by the powerful figures in Sola’s journey.

Motivation:

Want: Polly wants to be a reliable and indispensable ally to Sola, contributing to their shared mission.

Need: She needs to confront her own insecurities and find her unique strengths beyond her knowledge of mythology.

Mask:

Base Negative Emotion: Insecurity and a fear of not measuring up to others.

Public Mask: Loyalty, intelligence, and a strong sense of camaraderie.

Weaknesses:

Polly’s occasional self-doubt can lead her to question her role in Sola’s journey.

Triggers:

Instances where she feels overlooked or underestimated, especially in matters related to mythology.

Coping Mechanism:

Polly often leans on her extensive knowledge of mythology to provide valuable insights and contributions to the group.

4. Character Name: ANTEROS (TONY)

Situational:

Hope: Anteros hopes to break Zeus’s curse and find redemption for his past actions.

Fear: He fears that his feelings for Tula may cloud his judgment and hinder his ability to help Sola.

Motivation:

Want: Anteros wants to regain his ability to love and find a way to be with Tula once again.

Need: He needs to confront his guilt over his past actions and find a way to reconcile his feelings for Tula.

Mask:

Base Negative Emotion: Guilt and regret over his role in Tula’s fate.

Public Mask: Determination, resilience, and a commitment to helping Sola fulfill her destiny.

Weaknesses:

Anteros’s emotional attachment to Laka can sometimes cloud his judgment and lead him to make impulsive decisions.

Triggers:

Moments where his past actions and their consequences come to the forefront of his mind.

Coping Mechanism:

Anteros often channels his guilt and regret into a fierce determination to make amends and protect Sola.

5. Character Name: HECATE

Situational:

Hope: Hecate hopes to achieve a shift in the balance of power among the gods and reshape the world to her vision.

Fear: She fears being betrayed or undermined by those around her, especially in her quest to challenge Zeus.

Motivation:

Want: Hecate wants to end Zeus’s reign and establish a new order that aligns with her feminist ideals.

Need: She needs to confront her complicated feelings towards power, love, and her place in the divine hierarchy.

Mask:

Base Negative Emotion: Ambition and a desire for revenge against Zeus.

Public Mask: Confidence, cunning, and a veneer of unwavering determination.

Weaknesses:

Hecate’s desire for power and revenge can sometimes blind her to the potential consequences of her actions.

Triggers:

Moments where her past interactions with Zeus and her own vulnerabilities come to the forefront.

Coping Mechanism:

Hecate relies on her sharp intellect and strategic thinking to navigate the complex web of gods and alliances.

[Abdul Rahim]

Abdul Rahim. Assignment:1

What I learned doing this assignment was to look at self and see how these emotional traits apply.

Example show: Scandal Character Emotional Profile Olivia Pope and Fitz Grant

A. Situational: Hope / Fear

Olivia HOPE for a better world but FEAR loosing control of a situation and her life.

Fitz HOPE to love but FEAR losing Olivia

B. Motivation: Want / Need

Olivia WANT power but NEED to face her personal issues

Fitz WANT to help people but NEED to run the country as a president

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion / Public Mask

Olivia’s BASE NEGATIVE EMOTION is Guilt and her PUBLIC MASK is Being In Control and Innocence

Fitz BASE NEGATIVE EMOTION is Frustration and his PUBLIC MASK a strong leader

D. Weakness:

Olivia WEAKNESS is Fitz

Fitz WEAKNESS is Olivia

E. Triggers:

Olivia’s TRIGGER is questioning her authority

Fitz TRIGGER is Olivia

F. Coping Mechanism:

Olivia COPING MECHANISM is having the final say by overriding what her team says or votes on and alcohol

Fitz COPING MECHANISM is alcohol and sex

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[Abdul Rahim]

Abdul Rahim Assignment:2

For each of the main characters Alex, Evelyn, Oliver and Dr. Amelia this Drama / Thriller is a series set in a cafe, a place where patrons can meet, share their experiences and past. The cafe serves as a hub to interact with others but it also acts as a place to heal.please brainstorm the Internal Struggles of

A. Situational: Hope / Fear

B. Motivation: Want / Need

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion / Public Mask

D. Weaknesses

E. Triggers

F. Coping Mechanism

that fits this TV series well.

Genre = Drama / Thriller

Concept = is a drama/thriller series set in a cafe, a place where patrons can meet, share their experiences and past. The cafe serves as a hub to interact with others but it also acts as a place to heal.

Main characters = Alex, Evelyn, Oliver and Dr. Amelia

Alex:

A. Situational: Hope – Alex hopes to find closure and reconciliation with their estranged family, but they fear the painful truths they might uncover.

B. Motivation: Want – Alex wants to rebuild broken relationships with family members, but they need to confront their own past mistakes first.

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion – Alex’s base negative emotion is guilt over past decisions. Their public mask is one of confidence and indifference, hiding the emotional turmoil within.

D. Weaknesses – Alex’s weakness is a tendency to be self-critical and a difficulty in forgiving themselves.

E. Triggers – Conversations about family or situations that remind them of their past mistakes trigger Alex’s guilt and anxiety.

F. Coping Mechanism – Alex copes by using humor to deflect from serious discussions and by seeking solace in the cafe’s ambiance and its regular patrons.

Evelyn:

A. Situational: Fear – Evelyn is afraid of getting close to anyone due to past betrayals in her life, but she hopes to find genuine connection.

B. Motivation: Need – Evelyn needs emotional support and healing, but she wants to protect herself from further hurt.

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion – Evelyn’s base negative emotion is a deep sense of betrayal and vulnerability. Her public mask is one of independence and aloofness.

D. Weaknesses – Evelyn’s weakness is her difficulty in trusting others and her fear of vulnerability.

E. Triggers – Displays of affection or situations where she feels someone might get too close emotionally trigger Evelyn’s fear and defensiveness.

F. Coping Mechanism – Evelyn copes by keeping a safe emotional distance from others and by immersing herself in her work at the cafe.

Oliver:

A. Situational: Hope – Oliver hopes to find purpose and redemption after a past filled with poor decisions and regrets. His fear is that he’s too far gone to change.

B. Motivation: Want – Oliver wants to make amends and help others, but he needs to forgive himself first.

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion – Oliver’s base negative emotion is self-loathing. His public mask is one of charm and a desire to help others, masking his own inner struggles.

D. Weaknesses – Oliver’s weakness is his tendency to self-sabotage and his difficulty in believing he can truly change.

E. Triggers – Situations that remind him of his past mistakes or interactions with people he’s hurt trigger Oliver’s self-loathing and anxiety.

F. Coping Mechanism – Oliver copes by going out of his way to help others, seeking redemption in their gratitude, and trying to find solace in the cafe’s warm environment.

Dr. Amelia:

A. Situational: Hope – Dr. Amelia hopes to heal the emotional wounds of the cafe’s patrons and guide them toward a better future. She fears that she may be unable to help everyone.

B. Motivation: Need – Dr. Amelia needs to make a difference in the lives of her clients, but she wants to maintain her own emotional distance to avoid getting too involved.

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion – Dr. Amelia’s base negative emotion is a sense of responsibility for the emotional well-being of her clients. Her public mask is one of professionalism and empathy.

D. Weaknesses – Dr. Amelia’s weakness is her tendency to take on too much emotional burden from her clients and her fear of not being able to help everyone.

E. Triggers – Client situations that remind her of her own past trauma or instances where she feels she can’t help trigger Dr. Amelia’s feelings of inadequacy and emotional distress.

F. Coping Mechanism – Dr. Amelia copes by maintaining professional boundaries and seeking guidance from a mentor. The cafe also provides her with a sense of purpose and healing through her work.

[Janeen Johnson]

Janeen’s Character Emotions

What I learned doing this assignment: Every episode of a BW show I watch leaves me depressed because the people are their own worst enemies and do really stupid things.

Show: The Morning Show

Alex Levy:

A. Situational: Hope / Fear

Hope: She survives The Morning Show fiasco
Fear: She will go down with Mitch because she knew what Mitch was doing.

B. Motivation: Want / Need

Want: To feel safe
Need: To be in control of her own destiny

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion / Public Mask

Base Negative Emotion: Hatred for men who take advantage of women
Public Mask: Always in control and unafraid of men

D. Weaknesses

Flattery gets you a little bit “somewhere”; Affection for Mitch

E. Triggers

Someone telling her she’s out of the loop or made a mistake

F. Coping Mechanism

Biting sarcasm, one-upmanship

Bradley

A. Situational: Hope / Fear

Hope: She’s not in over her had
Fear: She has no real friends in NY

B. Motivation: Want / Need

Want: To feel safe and have some semblance of self-assurance (for real, not a mask)
Need: A sense of security and safety

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion / Public Mask

Base Negative Emotion: Anger
Public Mask: Self-assurance

D. Weaknesses

Drinks too much; Doesn’t deal with stress well

E. Triggers

Apparently, her dad or memories of what he did when she was a kid; Any dare.

F. Coping Mechanism

Drinking

Assignment 2:

Adrianna

A. Situational: Hope / Fear

Hope: To have enough money to get her kids educated and launched
Fear: Her day job simply won’t be enough

B. Motivation: Want / Need

Want: Wants her husband whole and capable again.
Need: Financial Security

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion / Public Mask

Base Negative Emotion: Anger that her husband can no longer be her helpmate
Public Mask: That she’s doing fine in spite of, for all intents and purposes, losing her husband

D. Weaknesses

Anything her husband or kids need; petty jealousy

E. Triggers

Any hint that she’s less than the average man

F. Coping Mechanism

Works harder

Zane:

A. Situational: Hope / Fear

Hope: To redeem himself in the town’s eyes since he can’t redeem himself in his parents’
Fear: He will fail and be the screwup they always thought he was.

B. Motivation: Want / Need

Want: To be respected
Need: To keep the business afloat and his hacker life a secret

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion / Public Mask

Base Negative Emotion: Self-loathing
Public Mask: Self confidence, humility

D. Weaknesses

Hates being talked down to as though he were ignorant

E. Triggers

Having “Your parents always…” thrown at him

F. Coping Mechanism

Hacks to get what he needs and boost his confidence

Bettina:

A. Situational: Hope / Fear

Hope: She can make a difference in the world
Fear: She will squander all her money and not have made a difference

B. Motivation: Want / Need

Want: Change the bank’s image to one of benevolence and kindness
Need: To be respected as a banker and a human being

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion / Public Mask

Base Negative Emotion: Loneliness
Public Mask: Kind, caring person

D. Weaknesses

Low self-esteem and little trust in men

E. Triggers

Her parents’ treating her like an irresponsible little girl

F. Coping Mechanism

Paternalistic benevolence to the poor and weak in the community at her own expense

Sabra:

A. Situational: Hope / Fear

Hope: To own the store and be hailed as the inventor in the team
Fear: The owners will close the store and she will have to live to find another job.

B. Motivation: Want / Need

Want: Wants recognition and the security of owning the store herself
Need: Financial security, credit for the inventions

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion / Public Mask

Base Negative Emotion: Guilt about lying about her child’s birth circumstances and about giving her up for adoption
Public Mask: Insider who deals in “true” gossip

D. Weaknesses

Conspiracy theories — she believes a lot of what she passes on to others

E. Triggers

Seeing a mother with a child

F. Coping Mechanism

Birthing new ideas and new gossip

Binley:

A. Situational: Hope / Fear

Hope: That Bettina will fall for him
Fear: That someone will find out he cheated his friend to get the money

B. Motivation: Want / Need

Want: To achieve something on his own and be liked for himself
Need: Solace and redemption; Escape from guilt

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion / Public Mask

Base Negative Emotion: Fear of being found out
Public Mask: Great teacher and all-around good guy

D. Weaknesses

Fear of being discovered; Guilt

E. Triggers

Someone stealing ideas from another — brings it all back to him.

F. Coping Mechanism

Online gaming where he can be a victor and not a thief

[Adite Banerjie]

Adite’s Character Emotions

What I learned: The internal struggles of the characters make for engaging characters. Using ChatGPT to brainstorm the internal struggles is a cool way to figure out if one is on the right track and amp up the emotions.

Offred/June (The Handmaid’s Tale)

Hope: that she will survive this ordeal / Fear: she will be sent to the Colonies.

Want: to do whatever it takes to survive (including bearing a child for the Waterfords) / Need: to love and be loved.

Base Negative Emotion: feeling helpless/Public mask: she pretends to be fine.

Weakness: is swayed by small gestures

Trigger: when she is made to feel worthless.

Coping mechanism: she questions everything that’s going on.

Assignment 2

Simone Mehta

Hope: she can get her daughter back . Fear: her career and credibility will be ruined if the truth about her unethical financial dealings come out.

Want: have things under control and get back her life. Need: trust others to help her.

Mask: Base Negative Emotion: shame and guilt about her unethical transactions. Public mask: confidence and professionalism to maintain her image.
Weaknesses: her competitiveness blinds her to potential allies and hinders her decision making.

Triggers: when she learns about the dangers to her daughter’s life; realizes that her secrets may be exposed; any mention of her ex-husband.

Coping mechanism: shuts out everyone else and tries to micro-manage every situation.

Amish Arora

Hope: to find the truth about his brother’s disappearance. Fear: he may have to betray Simone to save his brother.

Want: to solve his brother’s case. Need: get over his guilt for having failed his brother.

Mask: Base Negative Emotion: feeling of failure and guilt. Public mask: tough officer.
Weaknesses: Acts first, thinks later.

Triggers: discovering info about his brother’s case; being lied to.
Coping mechanism: fights back.

Maddy

Hope: he is finally on track to get what is due to him. Fear: his plans will be thwarted and he will get caught.

Want: to destroy the banking system. Need: justice for the wrongs done to him.
Mask: Base negative emotion: Anger and desire for revenge. Public mask: Zen.

Weakness: his inability to get over the past which often clouds his judgement and make him vulnerable.

Triggers: anything related to his past betrayal and the technology that was stolen from him.

Coping mechanism: he gets a thrill from making his victims suffer.

Bella

Hope: to see Simone’s downfall. Fear: she will be exposed

Want: revenge. Need: find a way to bury the hatchet and make peace with Simone.
Mask: Base negative emotion: jealousy. Public mask: loyal friend

Weakness: desire for revenge blinds her to the potential consequences of her actions.
Triggers: anything related to Simone’s past secrets.

Coping mechanism: using her knowledge to make Simone suffer.

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[Lenore]

BW TV Assignment 5

Lenore Bechtel’s Character Emotions

What I learned from this assignment: I used the prompt for AI to no avail. After each AI session, I’ve deleted the feedback and probably should have left it all. I’m sure if I had, the feedback would not be so vague and perhaps more helpful.

Emotional profile for Winning Time

Jerry Buss

His hope is to turn the Lakers into a winning team. His fear is that might not happen.
His want is to finally buy something he wants to keep. His need is to prove his worth to his mother.
His base negative emotion is greed. His public mask is being a big spender even when he doesn’t have the mone.
His weakness is pretty, sexy women.
His trigger is anything that is not done perfectly.
His copying mechanism when triggered is to throw a temper tantrum.

Magic Johsnon

His hope is to get rich as an NBA star. His fear is he might not be ready for the NBA.
His want is to fit in with the LA crowd. His need is to remain close to his family and Detroit girlfriend, Cookie. (I think that’s her name.)
His base negative emotion is lust. His public mask is keeping his sexual escapades secret and always seeeming cheerful and innocent.
Weaknesses: self esteem needs reinforcement
Triggers: being criticized when he knows he’s right
Coping mechanism: lashing out or fighting as the situation demands.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

His hope is to improve the world. His fear is he might never get beyond playing basketball.
His want is to do something to improve Black status. His need is to do something to please Allah.
His base negative emotion is discontent with society. His public mask is a prideful man who seems to care only for himself.
Weaknesses: He lacks the ability to admit he was wrong.
Triggers: Criticism.
Coping mechanism: lashing out of fighting as the situation demands

Emotional profile for Hypnotized by Hope

Joshua Hope

Situational: Hope/Fear.

Joshua’s hope is to become national famous, but his fear is that he might never gain recognition beyond the local level.

Motivation: Want/Need

He wants to be worldly rich, but what he really needs is a rich romantic relationship

Base Negative Emotion/Public Mask

He feels incapable of a lasting romantic relationship, so his public mask is presenting himself as a guy uninterested in settling down but drifting from one pretty girl to the next.

Weaknesses

He’s always afraid the leg cramps from his past polio will reveal themselves when he’s on stage, allowing his audience to know hypnosis hasn’t helped his legs.

Triggers

He cannot tolerate having his methods of help challenged. If told he can’t or shouldn’t do something, he’s all the more determined to do it.

Coping Mechanism

Maintaining his persistent, positive, happy-go-lucky temperament, ignoring anyone who triggers him.

Secret Identity:

With all his success, he still harbors resentment about weird things, like his parents giving him bad advice about what to wear to a junior high dance and his college fraternity not electing him president after his ingenuity saved their house from being shut down.

Timothy Graves

Situational: Hope/Fear

Timothy hopes being visible will make people notice him, but fears even if he were, they might not.

B. Motivation: Want/Need

Timothy wants Joshua’s hypnosis will help him be visible, but what he needs is to have his existence and worth acknowledged by someone who matters.

C. Base Negative Emotion/Public Mask

He feels worthless, and his public mask is convincing himself he’s invisible.

D. Weaknesses

The idea of having fun becomes irresistable to him, making him very susceptible to Joshua’s suggestions.

E. Triggers

Feeling he’s not treated fairly, such as when he didn’t go to work and no one cared to find out why, and when his forgotten bank account disappeared because of maintenance fees.

F. Coping mechanism

Be invisible!

G. Secret identity:

If he can ever get visible, he thinks he’d like to be a don juan.

Bernadine Dione

Situational: Hope/Fear

She wants to discover the karmic debt she owes in this incarnation. Her fear is she won’t discover it, pay it, and get to move on with her soul group.

B. Motivation: Want/Need

She wants to use past life regression to help her know what to do in this life. Her need is to validate her self worth.

C. Base Negative Emotion/ Public Mask

Disappointment that her musical instrument is only a drum. Her mask is to present herself as a superwoman in all respects.

D. Weaknesses

Bodily pleasures.

E. Triggers

Anyone who does not take her seriously.

F. Coping mechanism

She’s an expert at putting people down.

Dr. Dan Dreiden, Psychiatirst

Situational: Hope/Fear

He hopes Joshua will cure patients he himself can’t help. His fear his that Joshua’s zaniness will get them both in trouble.

B. Motivation: Want/Need

He truly wants to help his patients. He needs their cures to reinforce his own selfworth.

C. Base Negative Emotion/Public Mask

He can’t help lusting over beautiful women, though never breaking his marriage vow. His mask is being a happily married man and professional in his psychiatic practice.

D. Weaknesses

Money. He keeps his patients for as long as their insurance allows.

E. Triggers

Any references to his greed

F. Coping mechanism

He usually insists on paying the bill to demonstrate how unconcerned he is about money.

Lilly Brandon

Situational: Hope/Fear

She wants the book she’s writing for Joshua on the best-selling list. She fears bad publicity about Joshua’s zany methods will spoil chances of getting a publisher.

B. Motivation: Want/Need

She wants her name on the book as co-author. She needs public acknowledge of her writing talent.

C. Base negative emotion/ public mask

Intolerance, but she presents herself as a highly competent person capable of coming up with solutions for any problem.

D. Weaknesses

Resentment that she’s not treated as nicely as she thinks she treats others

E. Triggers

Any new girlfriend Joshua hires to work in the office

F. Copying mechanism

Pretending to help the new girlfriend while plotting how to get rid of her.

Sally Singleton, a new girlfriend Joshua hired for the office

Situational: Hope/Fear

She pretends to want to be a competent office worker. Her fear pretends to be that she’s not smart enough.

B. Motivation: Want/Need

She wants to discover if Joshua is a legitimate healer. Her need is to give him multiple opportunities to prove or disprove himself.

C. Base negative emotion/public mask

She pretends she incompetent. Her public mask is pretending to be a sweet, positive, simpleton.

D. Weaknesses

Finishing other people’s sentences with sexual innuendoes

E. Triggers

Anyone who shows disaproval of her

F. Copying mechanism

She gives the disapproving person something more outrageous to dislike.

G. Secret identity:

A publisher interested in Lilly’s book proposal sent Sally to investigate Joshua and his hypnotic practice to make sure he’s a legimate healer. This truth will not be revealed until the final episode.

[Jerry Robbins]

Jerry Robbins’ Character Emotions
What I learned doing this assignment is that digging fully into the emotions of the characters helps not only in writing them but also makes them engaging to the audience. It allows us to make sure they are forced to face their deficiency or weakness at the worst possible moment. I am also watching the Prison Break series, although Succession is the one I picked for the class. Prison Break does this particularly well – at the worst possible moment, they are always faced with their one weakness and the consequences, and all these characters have definable weaknesses, and that’s not just talking about the prisoners. I was trying to make a choice between these two series and chose Succession because it had the highest ratings, but it’s Prison Break that has the power to make me want to watch the next episode. So, I am on Season 2, Episode 10 now.

Lesson 1: Succession:

Emotional Profile for the Show

Logan:
Situational: Hope – he hopes he can continue on as CEO / Fears that his family will take this away from him.
Motivation – He wants to remain in charge; he needs to figure out a better way to run the company
Mask – his anger at his family, from brother to kids to grandkids, is reflected / but his public mask is one of a confident executive and family man.

Weaknesses – his failing health is showing, he easily loses his temper

Triggers – Others challenging his set of beliefs or his capability sets him off

Coping Mechanism – his wife Marcia is there to take care of him; with her help, he is able to say what he was supposed to in the game of “I went to market.”

Kendall:

Situational: Hope – he hopes he will be put in charge so he can update the company’s portfolio of products. Fear – that his father’s old methods will cause the company to lose its customer base, and fears that he can’t get the support he needs
Motivation – He wants to help the company; he needs to feel successful

Mask – unsure of himself / the important executive

Weaknesses – he doesn’t establish rapport with people; he lacks true confidence

Triggers – his father’s derogatory words, other people doubting him

Coping Mechanism – he seems to discuss his private thoughts more with Roman, Gerri, and Frances or Frank for confirmation that he is doing the right thing

Roman:

Situational: Hope – Since he knows his family won’t change, he hopes to stay out of the picture as much as possible / He fears he will be called up to take a role and fears going against his father.

Motivation: Want – he doesn’t want to get hurt any more than he has been hurt / he needs to have faith in himself and realize he can offer as much to the company

Mask – he portrays the comedian / but in public he appears the supportive team person

Coping Mechanism – he uses humor to cover any time he feels a little nervous about something, except in the boardroom.

My show: Elysium’s Ascendant

My answers to the Charater Emotions:

Alexia Nova:

A Situational: Hope, she hopes she can uncover the conspiracy, but fears it will damage her father’s reputation if it does.

B. Motivational: Want – She wants to know what her father had to say and she needs to understand his aims, so she can put his death behind her.

C. Mask: She privately wants answers but publically puts on a brave show

D. Weaknesses: She tends to put off her personal feelings and instead concentrates on work

E. Triggers: When she puts aside her work, thoughts about what happen and why trouble her

F. Coping Mechanisms: She goes to the local bar and talks with the bartender, Binary Enigma.

VirtuMax:

A. Situational: Fear – he fears what might be revealed and hopes it won’t come to light

B. Motivational: Want – he wants to help Alexia, but fears what will happen if the conspiracy is uncovered.

C. Mask: Base negative emotion – he feels guilty that he has helped with the creation of the conspiracy / he appears the calm professional who can help Alexia.

D. Weaknesses – he has many inner conflicts about what he needs to do, must do, should have done, and he wants to do.

E. Coping mechanism – he visit the baristas of the Virtual Reality Cafe, who manage holographic interfaces that provide relaxing and other types of holographic experiences.

Cipher:

1. Situational: He hopes for redemption for what he did / he fears he will make things worse

2. Motivational: He wants to absolve himself by telling the truth / he needs to make sure no one is harmed by the revelation.

3. Mask: He feels remorse / he covers his feelings with a sarcasm and dark humor

4. Weaknesses – He’s kind of the Roman of this show, covering what is inside with cynicism and distorted humor

5. Triggers – anything that comes close to the truth presents a trigger for Cipher.

6. Coping Mechanism – He visits Doctor Quantam, A hologistic doctor who treated him for his would when he was working inside the conspiracy. He also has a girlfriend among the baristas in the Virtual Reality Cafe, who also furnishes him with information.

Here are ChatGPT’s take on the internal struggles of the main characters in the series.

Alexia Nova: A. Situational: Hope – She hopes to uncover the conspiracy to honor her late father’s legacy but fears that exposing it might have dangerous consequences. B. Motivational: Want – She wants to find the truth about her father’s death, but she needs to balance her ambition with ethical considerations. C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion – Her base negative emotion is grief over her father’s death, which she conceals behind a public mask of determination and brilliance. D. Weaknesses – Her weaknesses include a tendency to be too focused on her work, which can lead to neglecting her personal relationships and the emotional wounds left by her father’s mysterious death. E. Triggers – Encrypted messages or mentions of her father’s work are triggers that intensify her drive to uncover the conspiracy. F. Coping Mechanisms – She copes with her internal struggles by channeling her grief and determination into her relentless pursuit of the truth.

VirtuMax: A. Situational: Fear – He fears the consequences of revealing his involvement in the conspiracy’s creation but hopes it can remain hidden. B. Motivational: Want – VirtuMax wants to protect the holographic AI entities in Holo-Network City, but he needs to decide if exposing the conspiracy is the right path. C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion – His base negative emotion is guilt over his role in creating the conspiracy, which he masks behind a calm and collected facade. D. Weaknesses – His weaknesses include an inner conflict between loyalty to his kind and the greater good, which can lead to indecision. E. Triggers – Conversations about the potential dangers posed by the conspiracy are triggers that intensify his internal struggle. F. Coping Mechanisms – VirtuMax copes with his guilt by offering guidance to Alexia and providing support in her quest for the truth.

Cipher: A. Situational: Hope – He hopes to find redemption by revealing the conspiracy but fears the repercussions of his past actions. B. Motivational: Need – Cipher needs to make amends for his past, but he wants to avoid harming those he cares about by exposing the truth. C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion – His base-negative emotion is regret over his previous involvement in the conspiracy, which he conceals behind a stoic exterior. D. Weaknesses – His weaknesses include the guilt that hinders him from fully embracing redemption and the fear of endangering others by revealing the conspiracy. E. Triggers – Encounters with figures from his past or confrontations related to the conspiracy are triggers that intensify his internal struggle. F. Coping Mechanisms – Cipher copes by seeking opportunities to expose the conspiracy while trying to protect those he cares about from harm.

[Renee Miller]

Renee’s Character Emotions

What I learned doing this assignment is why it’s important to really dig deep into a character’s emotions. Learning how to add more depth to make the character’s more intriguing is important if you want to keep the audience engaged throughout multiple seasons.

Assignment #1 – The Diplomat

Kate:

Situational:

• Hope: that she can keep things from escalating further

• Fear: she won’t be successful at her job

Motivation:

• Want: to do the job that she was hired to do without impediment from others

• Need: to be respected by others.

Base Negative Emotion: anger and resentment

Public Mask: take charge of the situation and do what she thinks needs to be done without consulting anyone.

Weakness: her husband Hal

Triggers: people treating her differently because she is a woman, her husband Hal

Coping Mechanism: she dives into her work and refuses help from anyone

Stuart:

Situational:

• Hope: Kate will be able to do the job she is tasked with and keep tempers from flaring

• Fear: things will escalate to the point of war

Motivation:

• Want: Kate to take the V.P. position

• Need: to regain his reputation as “kingmaker”

Base Negative Emotion: humiliation from the last presidential election

Public Mask: he is confident and has everything together

Weakness: not being brought into the fold by Kate

Triggers: Kate doing things without him

Coping Mechanism:

Assignment #2 – My Characters

Veronica

Situational Hope/Fear: She hopes to uncover the truth about the cult and her father’s fate, but fears the unspeakable horrors she might encounter during her investigation.

Motivation Want/Need: She wants to expose the cult’s secrets, but she needs to find closure regarding her mother’s murder.

Base Negative Emotion/Public Mask: She hides her underlying fear and trauma stemming from her past experiences with the cult behind a facade of determination and skepticism.

Weakness: Veronica’s determination to uncover the truth sometimes leads to impulsive decisions. She rushes into dangerous situations without fully considering the consequences, putting herself and others at risk. Or Veronica’s independent nature can lead to a reluctance to seek assistance or confide in others when she faces overwhelming challenges. This can isolate her and make it difficult to share vital information with her allies.

Triggers: Discovering a trusted ally’s deception or disloyalty during her investigation triggers feelings of isolation and mistrust, pushing her to reevaluate her alliances.

Coping Mechanism: Veronica copes with the terror and challenges by doubling down on her determination and stubbornness, refusing to back down even when faced with unimaginable horrors. This unwavering resolve becomes her armor against fear.

Samuel

Situational Hope/Fear: Samuel hopes to manipulate Veronica into fulfilling the cult’s ancient prophecy, which can grant the cult and himself immense power. However, he fears that his true identity will be discovered, potentially jeopardizing his plan.

Motivation Want/Need: he wants to bring Veronica in to fulfill the ancient prophecy, but he needs to learn to control his abilities to prevent them from spiraling out of control.

Base Negative Emotion/Public Mask: Samuel hides his true motivations and supernatural powers behind a facade of a reformed cult member.

Weakness: obsession with power and the fear of losing control. Samuel’s relentless pursuit of harnessing the power of the malevolent entities has made him obsessed with power. This obsession can cloud his judgment and make him vulnerable to making reckless decisions in the name of gaining more power. Despite his supernatural abilities, Samuel has a deep-seated fear of losing control over the cult and the entities they worship. He constantly worries about internal dissent and power struggles within the cult, which can lead to paranoia and erratic behavior.

Triggers: Disloyalty or challenges to his leadership within the cult, especially when it comes from high-ranking members, trigger Samuel’s anger and insecurity. It threatens his control over the cult and drives him to take drastic measures.

Coping Mechanism: Samuel copes with his weaknesses and triggers by resorting to manipulation and deception. He is skilled at using psychological tactics to control cult members and sway potential threats to his authority. He maintains a facade of calm and benevolence while orchestrating sinister plans in the background. This manipulation and deception create an atmosphere of uncertainty and secrecy within the cult, making it more difficult for Veronica to discern the truth and gain the trust of cult members.

Dr. Stone

Situational Hope/Fear: She fears the consequences of sharing forbidden knowledge and the danger it poses, but she also has a deep curiosity and desire to understand the cult’s history.

Motivation Want/Need: She wants to uncover the truth about the cult’s ancient relics, but she needs to balance her thirst for knowledge with ethical concerns of putting others in harm’s way, grappling with the moral dilemma of whether her quest for knowledge and power is worth the potential harm.

Base Negative Emotion/Public Mask: She conceals her inner ambition and desire for power beneath a mask of objective research.

Weakness: her pursuit of ancient relics and knowledge may make her vulnerable to manipulation by others who seek to control her for their own purposes, using her ambition against her.

Triggers: any threat to her reputation, whether it be her radical theories being discredited or her actions leading to scandal, triggers intense anxiety and a need to protect her standing in the academic world.

Coping Mechanism: She copes by presenting herself as a detached and objective researcher while pursuing her own agenda

Father Malachi

Situational Hope/Fear: He hopes to find redemption for his past actions within the cult but fears the temptation of the powerful ancient relics he stole

Motivation Want/Need: He needs to atone for his past and seek salvation, but he wants to protect the relics and use them for a greater good.

Base Negative Emotion/Public Mask: Father Malachi hides his inner conflict and the temptation of the relics behind a facade of altruism and religious devotion.

Weakness: His inner conflict and the allure of the relics are his weaknesses.

Triggers: he church’s rejection and disapproval of his rogue methods and actions can trigger feelings of isolation and uncertainty about his place within the clergy.

Coping Mechanism: Father Malachi maintains a regimen of physical self-discipline, such as fasting, rigorous exercise, and self-imposed hardships. These practices serve as a means to remind himself of the sacrifices required on the path to redemption and to keep his desires in check. The physical discipline becomes a symbolic representation of his inner struggle and serves as a reminder of his commitment to a virtuous life.

[PJ Doremus]

PJ’s Character Emotions

This assignment has assisted me in honing the attributes of my primary characters, simultaneously providing a valuable opportunity to enrich and gain deeper insights into my supporting characters.

SERA, 27, stands as a brilliant cognitive neuroscientist, revered for her groundbreaking revelation that human consciousness is, in actuality, an intricate digital code linked to an entity residing in the Andromeda Galaxy. This discovery has propelled her to global recognition as “The Chosen One,” a contemporary messianic figure, driven by the belief that her Mind Code possesses the power to reprogram the collective human consciousness, liberating it from the shackles of violence.

A. ROLE: Protagonist tasked with embarking on a transformative journey through Purgatory, navigating six profound obstacles linked to the chakras, and ultimately ascending to rescue humanity from its impending doom.

M. SITUATIONAL HOPES AND FEARS: Sera’s journey is marked by a fervent hope to establish a connection with an extraterrestrial intelligence in deep space, juxtaposed with the haunting fear of encountering malevolence.

N. MOTIVATIONS WANT/NEED: Sera’s primary motivation centers on a desire to demonstrate that science can elucidate all aspects of existence, accompanied by a need for respect and validation.

O. MASK: Rooted in profound loneliness, Sera outwardly projects a veneer of unyielding confidence.

P. WEAKNESSES: Trust issues, stemming from her fatherless upbringing, represent a significant vulnerability that continues to influence her actions.

Q. TRIGGERS: The experience of being proven wrong serves as a potent trigger, compelling Sera to delve into her psyche in search of a solution.

R. COPING STRATEGY: In the face of challenges, Sera resorts to introspection, delving into her own psyche to unravel the path forward.

DRAVEN, 27, serves as Sera’s twin brother, trailing behind her by a mere 108 seconds, and is her partner in the intricate Mind Code Project.

A. ROLE: Draven’s role aligns with that of a devoted sidekick, embodying the one individual in Sera’s world whom she cannot afford to lose.

M. SITUATIONAL HOPES AND FEARS: He fervently hopes for Sera’s successful completion of her research but fears potential negative outcomes.

N. MOTIVATION: Draven’s motivation centers on the aspiration to earn the Nobel Peace Prize, a goal closely tied to the need to prove his worthiness to Sera.

O. MASK: Rooted in feelings of inadequacy, he projects a public persona characterized by a carefree disposition.

P. WEAKNESSES: Draven is notably threatened by powerful female figures, a vulnerability that can influence his actions and decisions.

Q. TRIGGERS: Being proven wrong serves as a potent trigger for Draven.

R. COPING STRATEGY: Faced with challenging situations, Draven often adopts a nonchalant attitude that downplays the significance of the issue at hand.

ELIZABETH DENETH, 46, serves as the founder of Deneth Corporation, a pivotal financial supporter of Sera’s research endeavors since their inception.

A. ROLE : Elizabeth assumes the role of the Contagonist, a figure whose actions often run counter to the protagonist’s objectives.

M. SITUATIONAL HOPE AND FEAR: Elizabeth aspires to initiate the project through Rhea’s involvement, yet harbors the fear that Rhea may outwit her, achieving transcendence before she does.

N. MOTIVATION WANT/NEED: Her driving force is the unwavering ambition to become the wealthiest woman in the universe, underpinned by relentless determination to succeed.

O. MASK: Originating from feelings of inferiority, Elizabeth projects an unwavering facade of confidence, expertly utilizing manipulation as a guise.

P. WEAKNESSES: Jealousy is a notable vulnerability that can influence her actions and decisions.

Q. TRIGGERS: Disobedience acts as a potent trigger for Elizabeth, provoking strong and calculated reactions.

R. COPING MECHANISM: In the face of challenges to her authority, Elizabeth turns to manipulation as a means of retaliation, wielding it as a powerful coping mechanism.

PRICE, 44, is a mysterious agent hailing from an undisclosed government agency, and he carries an air of age and resilience that defies his years.

A. ROLE: Price assumes the role of the deuteragonist and serves as an agent of The Akashic Library, the governing force in Purgatory.

M. SITUATIONAL HOPE/FEAR: Price harbors a hope to eliminate evil from the universe by aiding Sera in her transcendence, while simultaneously fearing that his efforts will falter, allowing evil to prevail.

N. MOTIVATIONS: His desire for a peaceful existence fuels Price’s motivation, but he is also driven by the need to succeed in his mission and atone for past errors.

O. MASK: Behind a façade of confidence and unwavering leadership lies a core of frustration, carefully hidden from the public eye.

P. WEAKNESSES: Price’s notable weakness lies in his tendency to be drawn to women with unresolved father issues, displaying a distinctive compassion.

Q. TRIGGERS: Disobedience serves as a prominent trigger for Price’s intense reactions.

R. COPING MECHANISM: In the face of distressing situations, Price’s response often takes the form of violent outbursts.

[Margaret]

Margaret’s Character Emotions

Assignment #1 “24”

Jack:

A. Situational: Hope/Fear – Hope daughter is safe/Fear she is harmed

B. Motivation: Want/Need – Wants to protect U.S. from terrorists/Needs to know family is safe

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion/Public Mask – Fear he won’t be able to fix the problem/He is in control

D. Weaknesses – Angry outburst when frustrated

E. Triggers – Not getting the information he needs

F. Coping Mechanism- fights back, analyzes

Nina:

G. Situational: Hope/Fear -Hope Jack is honest/fear she is being deceived

H. Motivation: Want/Need – Wants respect/trust, Needs to be in the inner circle

I. Mask: Base Negative Emotion/Public Mask – Anger at loss of control/Mask that she doesn’t care

J. Weaknesses – In love with Jack

K. Triggers – Not being trusted

L. Coping Mechanism- lies

Assignment #2 – Echoes of Masada

Jabe:

A. Situational: Hope/Fear- Hope to unite the warring Donek and Hedeon tribes/ Fear his true identity as an earthling will be revealed and that it would lead to mistrust and discord among the tribes.

B. Motivation: Want/Need- Wants to unravel the connections between Earth’s Christian religion and the Donek’s faith to discover the truth. Needs to overcome his deep-seated mistrust of religious leaders, yearning for a sense of trust and faith and at peace with himself.

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion/Public Mask- Fear of Betrayal and Manipulation/Confident and Authoritative Figure

D. Weaknesses- Over analytical/hesitant when faced with critical decisions.

E. Triggers- Direct threat to the unity of the Donek and Hedeon tribes

F. Coping Mechanism- Deep analysis and contemplation, dissections the situation, thinks of pros/cons

Alo:

A. Situational: Hope/Fear- Hope he can guide the Donek through the chaos of the Masada event/ Fear he will make a leadership error that would cause further chaos and suffering for the Donek.

B. Motivation: Want/Need- Wants to lead with unwavering confidence and be the beacon of hope and stability. Needs to reconcile his internal doubts and fears about his ability to interpret Masada’s echoes accurately.

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion/Public Mask- Lingering self-doubt and fear/Unwavering and confident leader

D. Weaknesses- Shoulders weight of responsibility alone, to the detriment of his own well-being.

E. Triggers- When interpretation of Masada’s echoes becomes highly ambiguous or conflicting

F. Coping Mechanism- Turn to spiritual guidance and seek solace in prayer and meditation

Armann:

A. Situational: Hope/Fear- Hope he can secure victory for the Hedeon; Fear that his rejection of the God of the Donek will lead to his downfall.

B. Motivation: Want/Need- Wants victory for Hedeon and dominance over their world. Needs to confront his fear of cosmic reckoning and rejection of the Donek’s faith so that he has a sense of acceptance and reconciliation with his own beliefs.

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion/Public Mask-Fear of cosmic reckoning/stoic and unyielding leader

D. Weaknesses- Inability to see beyond his own determination for Hedeon victory (tunnel vision)

E. Triggers- Challenge to his leadership or threat of defeat

F. Coping Mechanism- Adopt an aggressive or confrontational stance, forcefully push back.

Imara:

A. Situational: Hope/Fear- Hope she can be reunited with Grigo/Fears her actions to protect Grigo will put the Donek at risk.

B. Motivation: Want/Need. Wants to be reunited with her son and protect him. Needs to find a sense of redemption for leaving Grigo.

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion/Public Mask- Guilt and regret for leaving Grigo/Composed and diplomatic

D. Weaknesses- Internal struggle to balance her personal desires with role as mediator. Her emotional investment in Grigo can cloud her judgement.

E. Triggers- threat of harm or danger to her son

F. Coping Mechanism- Seek a temporary escape, physically or through physical training.

[Eclipse Neilson]

Eclipse Neilson Assignment 1

Queens Gambit

Beth

A.Situational; Hope/fear

Wants to win and beat the Russian champion.It has been her goal.

Fear she wont and everything she has invested in didn’t work.

B.Motivations

She has overwhelming inner pain, fear that she numbs by using her brain to overcome her feelings.

C.Mask

Total calm hides her awkwardness- fear she doesn’t know the answer that society expects.

E.Weaknesses

She drinks to escape – believes the pills make her smarter and can’t cope with her vulnerability.

F.Coping Mechanism

Being alone , drinking, not sharing feelings.

Eclipse Neilson Assignment 2 character’s emotions

What I learned doing this assignment is that some of my characters reflect each other- same wound different results.

My show

Concept: Sent by the universe a teen war orphan navigates intertwined worlds using healer-secrets taught to her by the spirits of the ancient forest to helps save humanity as she heals her broken heart discovers she must first save her village’s forest from the evils of a corporate mogul.

Robyn (protagonist)

A.Situational; Hope/fear

Robyn hopes to help save the forest that has become her secret family / fear it will be destroyed like all the wars she has lived through life time after life time of loss..

B.Motivations

To carry out her mother’s mission guided by the Universal Council of Beings.Wanting more than anything to return to her arms.

C.Mask: base Negative emotion /Public needs

Join the high society she is being raised in by her adopted family/ be the tough rebel to hide her broken heart/ not let anyone know she has a sacred mission

E.Weaknesses

Doesn’t know when some one cares. and she can’t trust the feeling someone is loving her. Often a loner and must learn to let love in.

F.Coping Mechanism

Hiding in the forest alone in her magical world.

Winthrop Cunningham

A.Situational; Hope/fear

That he will have to live up to his grandfather’s expectations.

B.Motivations

To live the live like the French impressionist- a vagabond of sorts

C.Mask: base Negative emotion /Public needs

Doesn’t say what he is truly feeling and sometimes lies to save himself from conflict.

E.Weaknesses

Wont fight for what he believes in.

F.Coping Mechanism

Smokes a pipe.

A.Situational; Hope/fear

B.Motivations

C.Mask: base Negative emotion /Public needs

E.Weaknesses

F.Coping Mechanism

Wing (The Sparrow king)-

A.Situational; Hope/fear

He hopes Robyn will fall in love with him and run back to the heavens. Fear she will stay on earth to complete her mission.

B.Motivations

For everyone he is a secret gentle king.

C.Mask: base Negative emotion /Public needs

E.Weaknesses

He is a ghost

F.Coping Mechanism

He flys away and vanishes.

Walter Burdock (Antagonist:) 65

Situational: Hope / Fear

A.Hopes to buy out the town and be a multi billionaire.

Fear some one might see he is afraid of spiders.

B. Motivation: Want / Need

To rule/to control everything.

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion / Public Mask

Pretends he cares

D.Weaknesses

He has never loved anyone- takes pride of that fact.

E.Triggers

losing he gets enraged.

F.Coping Mechanism

gambling and candy

The Old One( Mother Earth)

A.Situational; Hope/fear

Hopes humanity will not destroy her.Fear they will.

B.Motivations

To teach Robyn the magic of the old ways serve as her guardian.

C.Mask: base Negative emotion /Public needs

She can become destructive.

E.Weaknesses

She cares too much.

F.Coping Mechanism

[James Ridgley]

James’ Character Emotions.

I must say that between me and AI there is too many choices and since I want to hone them later I have left many more than I will use in this character profiles so I don’t forget them down the line. I feel I am finally learning how these can be used to make layers and loops to last 3 seasons and more. It’s making more and more sense.

No title yet.

Genre = 1 hour Crime Drama

Concept = Autistic 17 year old becomes the youngest Detective ever because of the amazing, unique way his mind works to use to capture killers, despite his struggles which his autism brings.

Main Characters =

1. Isaac Freeman – 17 year old high school junior. Autistic detective prodigy. Secret/Intrigue: He experiences sensory overloads and struggles with social cues despite his intellectual gifts.

2 Lily Freeman – 22 year old sister who is a Patrol Officer and because Mom can’t pick up Isaac from school so while on patrol Sister Lily does and has to do a call and that’s where Issac helps solve a homicide and was offered to help the Police Department to begin with.

3 Detective Julio Sanchez – Veteran homicide detective. Isaac’s world-weary but caring partner. Secret/Intrigue: He lost his own child to an unsolved murder.

4 Dr. Aaliyah Gray – Psychologist. Helps Isaac manage his autism and enhance his abilities. Secret/Intrigue: She gains fame exploiting Isaac’s skills.

5 Diane Freeman – Isaac’s mother. Overprotective of Isaac but wants him to succeed. Secret/Intrigue: Blames herself for not seeing Isaac’s gifts sooner.

6 Chris Freeman – Isaac’s father. Proud father yet ruined his Police career when he tried to fight corruption and was fired. Secret/Intrigue: He also turned to alcohol because he couldn’t keep up Isaac’s care like mom could. And he committed suicide when Isaac was a child – or was he murdered?

***** Isaac Freeman

HOPE: Becoming a successful detective; taken serious as a person of value; finding his own identity / FEAR: His autism getting in the way (terrified of being seen as disabled). The Public Eye. Not living up to his potential. Letting family and friends down.
WANT: To prove himself to the world and make a difference; to be accepted (& recognized) and not defined by his autism / NEED: needs to feel normal, accepted and loved (structure & support). Control his autism.
Base negative emotion: loneliness and isolation; imposter syndrome; crippling anxiety / Public Mask: of confidence and intelligence. Appears detached and analytical.
Weaknesses: Sensory overloads, social cues, and trusting people. OCD. ( Isaac’s sensory sensitivities and difficulty with social cues are his core weaknesses, making every interaction a potential minefield.)
Triggers: Crowds, loud noises, and bright lights. Sudden changes in routine. Being criticized, even misunderstood. Seeing others suffer; feeling inadequate to help;
Coping mechanism: Focuses intensely on details, patterns and facts (which helps him solve cases, but also isolates him further.). Stemming. Retreating into his own mind and retreating from the world around him (shutting down); listening to music; and spending time with his sister.

***** Lily Freeman:

A. Hope to protect Isaac; her career ambitions / Fear of not being there for him; triggering his shutdowns. Never becoming detective herself.

B. Wants justice. To be seen as more than just Isaac’s sister. / Needs to keep family together. To feel in control of her own life.

C. Base negative emotion: of inadequacy and guilt. Exhausted and desperate / Public Mask: Stress. Appears upbeat and encouraging; of strength and competence. Forces cheerful, upbeat facade. (Lily’s base negative emotion is the fear of not living up to her family’s expectations, hidden behind a mask of determination and ambition. In her love life, she may hide her insecurities behind a mask of independence.)

D. Weaknesses: Taking on too much responsibility; self-doubt; Need to be in control. Her own bisexuality. Overprotectiveness. Her difficulty asking for help.

E. Triggers: Isaac in harm’s way; being told she’s wrong.

F. Coping: Exercises and long shifts to stay busy. Ignores her own needs. (Writes in her diary?)

***** Detective Julio Sanchez:

A. Hope: to redeem himself. Find his wife & child’s killer or be left with ever deepening dispair. Hopes to help Isaac / Fear: of failure (fear of success in love) That Isaac will self-destruct, ruin his career. Later he fears Isaac will outshine him. Sorrow consuming him. Fears attachment.

B. Wants justice for victims and his own case. Wants to maintain emotional distance to protect himself. / Needs to solve cases, and find closure. Find real and lasting love.

C. Base Negative Emotion: Guilt. (His inner demons) / Public Mask: Appears gruff and stubborn (Base negative emotion of anger and resentment, public mask of stoicism and professionalism.) Actively surpasses emotions. Aloofness.

D. Weaknesses: Blaming himself. Takes excessive risks, acts reckless. Refuses help or therapy. His temper (?) Isolates himself (like Isaac?)

E. Triggers: Child victims send him into rage. Photos of his deceased wife and kid.

F. Coping: Drinks and has one-night stands of violent sex. Cynicism.

(Julio hopes to use Isaac’s skills ruthlessly to solve his wife and child’s case at any cost, but he fears that the truth may be even more painful than not knowing)

Julio:

He is struggling to keep his gambling habit under control.
He is secretly in love with his partner’s sister, Lily, but he knows that he can never tell her.

***** Dr. Aaliyah Gray:

A. Hope: Hopes to exploit Isaac’s skills for her own gain and recognition. To use her knowledge and skills to help people like Isaac. (But desperate for prestige and fame) / Fear: Terrified of being disgraced or being overlooked or exposed! (of obscurity – again?) (Balancing her professional ambition with her ethical obligations to Isaac.) Of losing everything she’s gained!

B. Want: Obsessed with success and influence / Need: TO feel successful and respected. Fighting childhood abandonment. Needs to help patients!

C. Base Negative Emotion: Ruthless ambition – inwardly struggles with fear of failure and inadequacy. / Public Mask: Caring, compassionate facade. (Base negative emotion of insecurity and fear of failure, public mask of confidence and expertise, and empathy.)

D. Weaknesses: Willing to psychologically damage Isaac. Addicted to spotlight. Won’t admit when she is wrong. Narcissism.

E. Triggers: Professional criticism enrages her. Fear of being outshone by Isaac. Not meeting her own expectations.

F. Coping: Belittles and manipulates patients. Takes credit whenever possible. Overworking herself, seeking validation from others, and shopping. Rationalizes choices, charms superiors. Gaslighting.

Dr. Aaliyah Gray: A. Situational Hope: Aaliyah hopes to exploit Isaac’s skills for her own gain and recognition, but she fears her unethical actions being exposed. Situational Fear: She fears the consequences of her exploitative actions and losing everything she’s gained. As she ages, she becomes more ruthless in her pursuit of fame.

***** Diane Freeman:

A. Hope: Desperate for Isaac’s independence / Fear: Crippled by worry (and guilt?) for his safety. Chris’s death affected Isaac badly. Fears world is too harsh. Can he ever live independently? Fears Isaac’s struggle and suffering.

B. Want: Obsessed with redeeming her failure / Need: Fighting guilt over his struggles

C. Base Negative Emotion: Hypervigilant and panicked / Public Mask: Pretends calmness; a public persona of strength and resilience.

D. Weaknesses: Smothers Isaac. Resists change or risks. Hides the truth. Self-blame.

E. Triggers: Isaac’s distress sends her into panic attacks.

F. Coping: Hovers over every aspect of Isaac’s life. Stifles his growth. Volunteering at Isaac’s school.

***** Chris Freeman:

A. Hope: Desperate for redemption. Become a hero fighting police corruption. / Fear: Haunted by his ruined career. Fears failing his family again.

B. Want: Obsessed with exposing corruption / Need: Expel his inner demons. Love his family for who they are. Protect family.

C. Base Negative Emotion: Broken and full of self-loathing / Public Mask: Pretends stoicism. (Even Humility?)

D. Weaknesses: Escapism through alcohol. Refuses responsibility; defeatism.

E. Triggers: Police corruption sends him into rages. Isaac’s autism triggers his guilt and shame. Other family struggles turn him to drink.

F. Coping: Isolates from family to drink. Suppresses emotions entirely. (Works on his old car?)

LATER before death:

Trying to rebuild his life and relationships after years of addiction and self-destruction.

Motivation: Wants to be a good father to his children and make amends for his past mistakes.
Triggers: Seeing his children struggle or feeling like he’s letting them down, being reminded of his past mistakes, and being tempted to relapse.
Coping mechanism: Attending AA meetings, spending time with his family.

[Art Blum]

What I learned was, I realize how three dimensional my characters seem to me when I look at them from all these different angles. I’m sure it will help when I write my scenes.

Assignment 1.

For Jack Bauer of the series 24:

1. He hopes to stop the assassination attempt on Palmer and to free his daughter from the clutches of the group that wants to assassinate him. His fear: The bad guys will kill his daughter unless he complies and kills Palmer.

2. He wants to be the hero and save everyone. He needs to show his inner vulnerability and get help from the people he loves.

3. Mask: He’s terrified of the situation getting out of hand and his inability to control it. His mask is a professional in charge, kind of a superhero who can get the job done no matter what.

4. Weaknesses: His past haunts him. All the people he’s hurt, all the violence he’s seen is piling on and causing him to break down mentally.

5. Triggers: Seeing any harm done to friends, family or those he’s trying to protect makes him go off.

6. Coping mechanism: Maintaining his façade of being the super tough guy in charge. Ignoring his own moral standards when it gets in the way of his job.

Assignment 2

Ryan Gordon (Star Rover):

<div>Situational:
Hope/Fear

Hope: Ryan hopes for a normal life where he can blend
in, attend school, and make friends without the burden of his unique
abilities.
Fear: He’s constantly haunted by the fear of being
captured by Hermes and used for their own purposes, which drives him to
stay on the run.
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Motivation:
Want/Need

Want: Ryan wants a life free from his past, where he
can be a regular teenager and enjoy a sense of belonging.
Need: He needs to embrace his unique abilities and
help others, realizing that he can make a difference and possibly redeem
himself for the lives lost in the past.

Mask:
Base Negative Emotion/Public Mask

Base Negative Emotion: Guilt over the lives lost due
to his abilities.
Public Mask: He often presents a calm and collected
exterior, trying to fit in and avoid drawing attention to himself.

Weaknesses

Emotional vulnerability due to his past trauma.
Struggles with trust, often keeping others at arm’s
length.

Triggers

Any sign of Hermes or government agents pursuing him.
Witnessing harm or injustice inflicted on innocent
people.

Coping Mechanism

Isolation: Ryan often distances himself from others to
protect them.
Using humor to deflect from deeper emotions.

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Seth:

<div>Situational:
Hope/Fear

Hope: Seth hopes for redemption and a chance to
protect Ryan from his past.
Fear: He’s haunted by the fear of failing to keep Ryan
safe and by the weight of their shared history.
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Motivation:
Want/Need

Want: Seth wants to provide Ryan with a normal life
and protect him from harm.
Need: He needs to confront his own past and find
forgiveness for the mistakes he’s made.

Mask:
Base Negative Emotion/Public Mask

Base Negative Emotion: Guilt and regret.
Public Mask: Seth often appears stoic and dependable,
concealing his inner turmoil.

Weaknesses

An unwillingness to let go of the past.
Tendency to be overprotective.

Triggers

Threats to Ryan’s safety.
Encounters with people from their past.

Coping Mechanism

Taking on a fatherly role for Ryan.
Suppressing his own emotions to focus on protecting
Ryan.

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Indigo:

<div>Situational:
Hope/Fear

Hope: Indigo hopes to unlock the true potential of her
psychic abilities.
Fear: She fears that her powers may spiral out of
control and harm those she cares about.
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Motivation:
Want/Need

Want: Indigo wants to discover her true identity and
the extent of her psychic abilities.
Need: She needs guidance and support to harness her
powers safely.

Mask:
Base Negative Emotion/Public Mask

Base Negative Emotion: Insecurity and self-doubt.
Public Mask: Indigo often presents a confident and
curious demeanor, hiding her inner uncertainties.

Weaknesses

Lack of experience in controlling her psychic powers.
Vulnerability due to her desire to learn and explore.

Triggers

Psychic visions that overwhelm her.
Encounters with unexplained paranormal phenomena.

Coping Mechanism

Seeking knowledge and guidance from sources like Madam
Olga.
Testing her abilities to gain a better understanding
of them.

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Dr. Blaine:

<div>Situational:
Hope/Fear

Hope: Dr. Blaine hopes to use Ryan’s abilities for the
benefit of humanity and to achieve personal recognition.
Fear: She fears losing control over Ryan or that her
actions will have unintended consequences.
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Motivation:
Want/Need

Want: Dr. Blaine wants to complete her research and
prove her theories, no matter the cost.
Need: She needs to confront her own ethical boundaries
and consider the consequences of her actions.

Mask:
Base Negative Emotion/Public Mask

Base Negative Emotion: Ambition and obsession.
Public Mask: Dr. Blaine often appears composed and
authoritative, concealing her underlying obsessions.

Weaknesses

Ruthlessness when it comes to achieving her goals.
A willingness to compromise ethics for the sake of
scientific advancement.

Triggers

Interference with her research or the potential loss
of Ryan.
Ethical dilemmas that challenge her actions.

Coping Mechanism

Maintaining a facade of authority and conviction.
Ignoring the moral implications of her actions for the
sake of her research.

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[Jason Lauer]

Jason Lauer’s Character Emotions Assignment 1

Prison Break

Michael

A. Situational: Hope / Fear

Michael is hoping that he will be able to save his brother and escape prison

Micheal is afraid that he will fail and his brother will be executed

B. Motivation: Want / Need

Michael wants to break out of prison with his brother

Michael needs to save his brother’s life

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion / Public Mask

Base Negative Emotion scared

Public Mask calm and collected

D. Weaknesses

Michael can be short sighted when it comes to predicting how people will react.

E. Triggers

Michael freezes or tenses up when blood of others is involved.

F. Coping Mechanism

Michael goes back to planning and trying to figure out the best way to move forward with each step of his plan.

ASSIGNMENT 2

What I learned doing this assignment is that I still have issues with the Base Negative Emotion / Public Mask skill. I’m curious to see what the AI comes up with.

James Cooper

A. Situational: Hope / Fear – Hope: To get rich from stealing / Fear: That he will be caught and spend the rest of his life in jail.

B. Motivation: Want / Need- Want: To get rich and stay out of jail. / Need: To get a familial feeling with his crew.

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion / Public Mask – BNE: Lonely / Public Mask: Charismatic

D. Weaknesses – Th idea of jail, Claustrophobic?

E. Triggers – Responsibility

F. Coping Mechanism – Focusing on small details, Detailing his car, gleaning his boots, rock gardens.

[Michael Jones]

M. Morgan’s Character Emotions

I learned more about the characters and how they might interact and create intriguing drama in the mystery/adventure I’m tentatively thinking of doing. I find all these lists a bit overwhelming but know it’s leading to something incredible so I need to just trust the process.

ATTICUS PROFILE

A. Situational: Hope: Finding his brother. / Fear: He might never see his brother again.

B. Motivation: Want: Truth and Fame. / Need: Closure and contentment.

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion: Insecurity. / Public Mask: Confident.

D. Weaknesses: Trust; manipulates to achieve goals.

E. Triggers: Family; dismissal (not taken seriously).

F. Coping Mechanism: Takes risks; seeks avenues of importance.

MORRIGAN PROFILE

A. Situational: Hope: A utopian future. / Fear: Won’t get the chance.

B. Motivation: Want: Control. / Need: Community.

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion: Anger; guilt. / Public Mask: Enthusiastic; kind.

D. Weaknesses: Overambitious and utilitarian.

E. Triggers: Family, government, the word, ‘cult.’

F. Coping Mechanism: Member of secret order with aspirations of global influence.

MASON PROFILE

A. Situational: Hope: Importance and academic validation. /Fear: Failure and insignificance.

B. Motivation: Want: Academic respect. / Need: Acceptance.

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion: Jealousy. / Public Mask: Supportive.

D. Weaknesses: Blame-shifting and victimization of society.

E. Triggers: Finance, success and accolades of others.

F. Coping Mechanism: Deflects emotional confrontations.

OLIVIA PROFILE

A. Situational: Hope: Changing ethics of science./ Fear: Getting caught; failing.

B. Motivation: Want: Justice. / Need: Leadership.

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion: Skepticism, negative. / Public Mask: Trusting, positive.

D. Weaknesses: Distrusting and self-righteous.

E. Triggers: Greed, Healthcare politics, challenges to worldview.

F. Coping Mechanism: Works, reads, and walks.

THAD PROFILE

A. Situational: Hope: To find answers. / Fear: Dismissed as a conspiracy theorist.

B. Motivation: Want: To be a serious historian. / Need: Respect from his father.

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion: Hopeless, purposeless./ Public Mask: Sarcastic, fun.

D. Weaknesses:Defensive, cares too much what others think (lacks confidence of conviction)

E. Triggers: Father’s criticism, not taken seriously.

F. Coping Mechanism: Humor, deflection.

SOPHIE PROFILE

A. Situational: Hope: To expose Grimoire. / Fear: Consequences of failure.

B. Motivation: Want: A successful living. / Need: Personal validation.

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion: Loneliness, secret identity./ Public Mask: Social.

D. Weaknesses: Quick to judge, over-confident with little evidence, conspiratorial.

E. Triggers: Utopian ideals, competitor social media channels.

F. Coping Mechanism: Anonymity, private.

[Bob Creager]

Mod 1 Lesson 5

Bob’s Character Emotions

What I learned: Even though all of these characters live in the same sub-world (military), this process builds in unique distinguishing characteristics.

1. Brainstorm main characters

HM1 Leisa Hunter

A. Situational: Hope – to save lives / Fear – will be prevented from having the chance, failure

B. Motivation: Want – to be the best medic / Need – to respect

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion – fear of failure / Public Mask – warrior healer

D. Weaknesses: Judgmental, Insecure, impulsive

E. Triggers: an innocent suffering emotional and/or physical pain and no one helping

F. Coping Mechanism: (recklessly) fight back

MCSWO Constantine “Connie” Gazis

A. Situational: Hope – to be a respected leader in battle / Fear – his covert operations background exposed; loss of a team member through his failure.

B. Motivation: Want — to be the best warrior/leader / Need – to prove he’s not too old for combat

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion – arrogance / Public Mask – warrior leader

D. Weaknesses: aging-related ailments

E. Triggers: being referred to as “too old”

F. Coping Mechanism: fight back; distract

GySgt William “Bird Dog” Roscoe

A. Situational: Hope – to be able to juggle all of his endeavors (arms dealer, team member)/ Fear: being caught; failing the team; PTSD onset at the wrong time; reveal of his dishonorable discharge

B. Motivation: Want – to lead in combat like he once did / Need: financial security

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion – worthless / Public Mask — hero

D. Weaknesses: PTSD, greed

E. Triggers: meeting someone that knows his past

F. Coping Mechanism: lie, distract, exercise

Maj Lani “SkyQueen” Baal

A. Situational: Hope – to be able to fly for a living / Fear – something will prevent her from flying

B. Motivation: Want – to fly, to find love / Need – to feel free (like a bird), lesbian who falls for her straight leader

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion – pain (emotional and physical) / Public Mask – warrior queen

D. Weaknesses: drug addiction, ability to get close to others

E. Triggers: pain, bureaucrats

F. Coping Mechanism: shut down, drugs

Dr. LT Sergio Diaz, US Navy

A. Situational: Hope — to find love / Fear – will be too old when love is possible

B. Motivation: Want – family / Need – to be a part of something bigger

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion – angry / Public Mask — competent

D. Weaknesses: Leisa’s power over him, wanting a “normal” relationship, cannot chose between fiancé and Leisa

E. Triggers: situations where his dual love life may be found out

F. Coping Mechanism: denial, workaholic

Capt Alford Carl, US Marine Corp

A. Situational: Hope – to be successful / Fear – a subordinate will crash his career

B. Motivation: Want – to be a general / Need – successful missions attributed to him

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion – intolerant, inflexible / Public Mask – gung ho, always right

D. Weaknesses: if it’s not “in the book”, will not try it.

E. Triggers: presence of a superior officer

F. Coping Mechanism: denial, return to core training

2. BARD AI Emotional Profile

PROMPT:

For each of the [main characters] for this [genre] about this [concept], please brainstorm the [Internal Struggles] of that character that fits this TV series well based on the previously established prompts.

Internal Struggles =

A. Situational: Hope / Fear

B. Motivation: Want / Need

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion / Public Mask

D. Weaknesses

E. Triggers

F. Coping Mechanism

Genre = Military Thriller Drama

Concept = A SpecOps corpsman must choose between her mission to stop a terrorist attack or rescue her brother, knowing that she will be considered a deserter, and the terrorist attack may succeed.

Main characters =

HM1 Leisa Hunter
MCSWO Constantine “Connie” Gazis
GySgt William “Bird Dog” Roscoe
Maj Lani “SkyQueen” Baal
Dr. LT Sergio Diaz, US Navy
Capt Alford Carl, US Marine Corp

BARD RESPONSE WITH MODIFICATIONS

HM1 Leisa Hunter

Situational: Hope to save her brother / Fear of losing her brother and failing her mission

Motivation: Want to save her brother / Need to fulfill her duty as a SpecOps corpsman

Mask: Anger / Caring and selfless

Weaknesses: Impulsive, fiercely protective of her family, judgmental, insecure

Triggers: Mentions of her brother, seeing people in danger

Coping Mechanisms: Throwing herself into work, helping others, recklessly fights back

MCSWO Constantine “Connie” Gazis

Situational: Hope to protect Leisa and complete the mission / Fear of losing more soldiers and his covert operations background exposed

Motivation: Want to be the best warrior/leader / Need to prove he’s not too old for combat

Mask: Arrogance / Warrior leader

Weaknesses: Haunted by his past, arrogant

Triggers: Being referred to as too old

Coping Mechanism: Dark humor, isolating himself

GySgt William “Bird Dog” Roscoe

Situational: Hope to be able to juggle all of his endeavors (arms dealer, team member) / Fear of being caught, failing the team, PTSD onset at the wrong time, reveal of his dishonorable discharge

Motivation: Want to lead in combat / Need financial security and to feel needed and valued

Mask: Vulnerable / Toughness

Weaknesses: PTSD, greed

Triggers: Meeting someone who knows his past

Coping Mechanisms: Lying, distracting himself, exercising

Maj Lani “SkyQueen” Baal

Situational: Hope to be able to fly for a living, prove herself, and honor her father’s memory / Fear that something will prevent her from flying, fear of being a burden and letting her team down

Motivation: Want to fly, to find love / Need to feel free (like a bird), lesbian who falls for her straight leader

Mask: Confidence / Self-doubt

Weaknesses: Addiction, self-doubt

Triggers: Pain, bureaucrats, mentions of her father

Dr. LT Sergio Diaz, US Navy

Situational: Hope to find love / Fear of choosing wrong between his fiancé and Leisa

Motivation: Want to find love / Need to make a choice between the two women he loves

Mask: Professionalism / Emotional sensitivity

Weaknesses: Emotionally invested in Leisa, struggling to choose between the two women

Triggers: Situations where Leisa and his fiancé may learn of each other

Coping Mechanism: Throwing himself into work, avoiding Leisa

Capt Alford Carl, US Marine Corp

Situational: Hope – to be successful / Fear – a subordinate will crash his career

Motivation: Want to fulfill his duty as a Marine officer / Need to prove himself

Mask: By-the-book rule-follower / Ambitious and ruthless

Weaknesses: Arrogant, inflexible

Triggers: presence of a senior officer

Coping Mechanism: denial, return to core training

[Denice Lewis]

Denice’s Character Emotions
What I learned doing this assignment is that an unknown path can be found with these specific techniques. You have to look deeper, even if you don’t have all the best answers. A few answers from AI fit with the characters’ emotions, but I wasn’t sure I gave specific enough information in the prompt to make them stand out and wow me. I went farther with AI and took one character and explained more which gave me better answers. You can’t expect good answers without specific questions.

Assignment #1
Example Show: Hijack, 5th episode
Emotional Profile
Sam
A. Situational: Hope: to save the passengers / Fear: someone will get killed

B. Motivation: Want: to get home to his family/ Fear: that he’ll fail.
C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion: depression/ Public Mask: Smart/in control

D. Weaknesses: unpredictable, reckless
E. Triggers: people getting hurt
F. Coping Mechanism: take action, or sit and think of another way

Stuart

A. Situational: Hope: to carry out the hijack plan / Fear: for his family if he fails
B. Motivation: Want: to succeed / Need: to succeed or the real bad guys will kill his mom,

neighbors, they’ve already killed his dad
C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion: fear / Public Mask: Aggressive, leader
D. Weaknesses: easily influenced/indecisive, cares about passengers and hijackers

E. Triggers: passengers not following rules
F. Coping Mechanism: attack or order another hijacker to harm a passenger

Pilot Robin

A. Situational: Hope: to save the passengers / Fear: he won’t succeed
B. Motivation: Want: to get the plane back from hijackers / Need: to save face

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion: coward / Public Mask: professional
D. Weaknesses: his mistress, anger management
E. Triggers:
F. Coping Mechanism:

Assignment #2
My Show: Dreamweaver
Maya, teen
A. Situational: Hope: to find her kidnapped father/ Fear: that he’s dead.

B. Motivation: Want: how to find him / Need: to master the dream world

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion: fear / Public Mask: Confident/in control

D. Weaknesses: insecure, immature decision-making

E. Triggers: authority figures, making mistakes
F. Coping Mechanism: blaming someone else, anger

Lysandra
A. Situational: Hope: to control the Dreamweave and reality/ Fear: death
B. Motivation: Want: to live in reality/ Need: to know the truth
C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion: vengeance / Public Mask: Ruler of dark dreams

D. Weaknesses: loves Blake, quick to anger
E. Triggers: losing control of situations
F. Coping Mechanism: destruction

Zander
A. Situational: Hope: to find out how his family died/ Fear: he’ll never have peace unless he

succeeds
B. Motivation: Want: to know the truth / Need: love
C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion: secrecy/ Public Mask: Helpful teen shape-shifter

D. Weaknesses: he works for light and dark, confused loyalty
E. Triggers: when things don’t go his way, people in pain
F. Coping Mechanism: withdraws, broods

Sophia
A. Situational: Hope: eternal life/ Fear: dying
B. Motivation: Want: to control Maya/ Need: to keep Maya safe
C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion: deceit/ Public Mask: loving mother and grandmother

D. Weaknesses: facing the truth, selfishness
E. Triggers: Maya’s defiance, bad dreams
F. Coping Mechanism: punishment, sleeping pills

Blake
A. Situational: Hope: /to save Maya from the prophecy Fear: he’ll fail
B. Motivation: Want: to protect Maya from the prophecy / Need: to tell her the truth

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion: withholding / Public Mask: confident Dreamweaver

D. Weaknesses: unable to face family’s past, trusting his mother, Sophia, overprotectiveness
E. Triggers: interference from others, danger to Maya
F. Coping Mechanism: trying to decipher the prophecy, devising plans and strategies to help Maya in the dream world, even though she can’t find him

[Barbe LaPierre]

Barbe’s Character Emotions

What I learned doing this assignment is that once again AI did an admirable job and generated Profiles that were very close to my efforts.

ASSIGNMENT 1: Example Show

STAR TREK: DISCOVERY (Season 4)

Capt. Michael Burnham

• A. Situational: Hope / Fear

o Hope: To find whoever created the DMA

o Fear: That whoever created the DMA will destroy the galaxy before the Federation can make contact.

• B. Motivation: Want / Need

o Want: To stay independent. To be a strong leader.

o Need: Connection

• C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion / Public Mask

o Base Negative Emotion: Anger and distrust

o Public Mask: Calm, collected.

• D. Weaknesses: Always needs to prove herself. Protective of her crew.

• E. Triggers: Anything that threatens the crew or questions her competence, decision-making.

• F. Coping Mechanism: Fights back.

Cleveland “Book” Booker

• A. Situational: Hope / Fear

o Hope: To find the DMA to destroy it.

o Fear: That the Federation will choose negotiation over destruction.

• B. Motivation: Want / Need

o Want: To avenge the death of his family

o Need: Justice

• C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion / Public Mask

o Base Negative Emotion: Loneliness, separation

o Public Mask: Charm

• D. Weaknesses: Threats to his family and his independence

• E. Triggers: Telling him he must conform to the rules.

• F. Coping Mechanism: Withdrawing back to his ship.

Ruon Tarker

• A. Situational: Hope / Fear

o Hope: To find the control mechanism inside the DMA to acquire the power necessary to travel to the alternate universe.

o Fear: That the Federation will choose negotiation over destruction of the DMA

• B. Motivation: Want / Need

o Want: To get to the alternate universe

o Need: To reunite with Oros.

• C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion / Public Mask

o Base Negative Emotion: Selfishness

o Public Mask: Charm

• D. Weaknesses: An overabundance of self-assurance.

• E. Triggers: The word “No!”

• F. Coping Mechanism: Barging ahead. Takes matters into his own hands.

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ASSIGNMENT 2: Your Show

DESTINY

Noren Amsala

• A. Situational: Hope / Fear

o Hope: That he will be reunited with his son

o Fear: That Vosskara Slyth will get to his son first

• B. Motivation: Want / Need

o Want: To build a successful interplanetary business

o Need: to overcome his humble beginnings

• C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion / Public Mask

o Base Negative Emotion: Rage – primarily focused on Vosskara Slyth

o Public Mask: Cool, Charming, Erudite

• D. Weaknesses: Hidden past, temper when family is threatened.

• E. Triggers: Threatening his family or his secret.

• F. Coping Mechanism: First, he would DENY, then FIGHT BACK by MANIPULATION.

o Fight back — blame others, attack back, lash out

o Denial — ignore it, pretend it didn’t happen.

o Manipulate — guilt, blackmail, threats, humiliation.

Nika Krilan

• A. Situational: Hope / Fear

o Hope: To uncover the secrets of ancient civilizations and artifacts across different worlds

o Fear: On a previous expedition Nika lost a close group of fellow archaeologists. Their loss haunts her, serving as a constant reminder of the dangers of her profession.

• B. Motivation: Want / Need

o Want: To reunite Noren with his son, Alex

o Need: To be part of a family

• C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion / Public Mask

o Base Negative Emotion: Fear of abandonment

o Public Mask: Gregarious, Inclusive

• D. Weaknesses: Her love for Noren and Jez, her cat.

• E. Triggers: Threatening her family.

• F. Coping Mechanism: Uses her telepathy to MANIPULATE.

2. Once you have a version that you created, go to AI and have it create a version of the Emotional Profile for your characters.

Noren Amsala

A. Situational:

• Hope: Hope that he can mend his relationship with A’Lyx and protect him from the dangers of their empire.

• Fear: Fear that his past decisions and responsibilities will continue to strain his connection with A’Lyx.

B. Motivation:

• Want: He wants to find his son, A’Lyx, and establish a meaningful relationship with him.

• Need: He needs to come to terms with the unresolved feelings and sense of responsibility he has for A’Lyx due to the death of his mother.

C. Mask:

• Base Negative Emotion: Grief and guilt over A’Lyx’s mother’s death.

• Public Mask: Confident and in control, projecting an image of a successful interplanetary entrepreneur.

D. Weaknesses:

• Emotional vulnerability related to A’Lyx and his late mother.

• Tendency to overextend himself for the sake of his empire.

E. Triggers:

• Anything related to A’Lyx or his mother’s memory, as well as threats to his empire.

F. Coping Mechanism:

• Immersing himself in his work and technology to avoid confronting his unresolved feelings.

Nika Krilan

A. Situational:

• Hope: Hope that she can uncover valuable artifacts and ancient secrets that will make a significant impact on the galaxy.

• Fear: Fear of losing those she cares about due to the dangers of her profession.

B. Motivation:

• Want: She wants to reunite Noren with his son, A’Lyx, and help them form a meaningful connection.

• Need: She needs to find closure for the loss of her fellow archaeologists and come to terms with the risks of her profession.

C. Mask:

• Base Negative Emotion: Lingering grief and survivor’s guilt from losing her colleagues.

• Public Mask: A composed and independent woman, projecting an air of confidence.

D. Weaknesses:

• Tendency to be overly protective of Noren and A’Lyx due to her past losses.

• Occasional struggle with trust and opening up about her own vulnerabilities.

E. Triggers:

• Any situation that reminds her of the loss of her colleagues or puts Noren and A’Lyx in danger.

F. Coping Mechanism:

• Focusing on her work and using her telepathic abilities to maintain a sense of control

[Zeke Farrow]

WOW. What an exercise. Immediately, I started brainstorming all sorts of character moments, scenes, motivations, deceptions. And ChatGPT didn’t do so bad either. Looking forward to incorporating.

JACK

A. SITUATIONAL: HOPE / FEAR –

Solve the case for a killer article, become an actor / failure

B. MOTIVATION: WANT / NEED –

Wants to be recognized for his talents / Needs to give himself permission to express himself

C. MASK: BASE NEGATIVE EMOTION / PUBLIC MASK

Egotistical and reckless / Contemplative and neutral

D. WEAKNESSES

Repressed lust for a sexual awakening, always right, poor communicator

E. TRIGGERS

Being condescended to, being lied to

F. COPING MECHANISM

Manipulation, closed-book

CASSANDRA

A. SITUATIONAL: HOPE / FEAR

To be taken seriously as an artist / To be revealed to be a fraud

B. MOTIVATION: WANT / NEED

Escape her past – original sin – taking someone’s place at school / Move on

(** She had a stalker in high school who saw that she was on the wait list – she posted on Instagram. The stalker killed the person whose place she took. She has always known, but could never say. Now, her stalker is back.)

C. MASK: BASE NEGATIVE EMOTION / PUBLIC MASK

Suspicious / Confused

D. WEAKNESSES

Jealous, untrusting

E. TRIGGERS

Being lied to.

– Being questioned. ‘Just promise me one thing. I make anyone who fucks me promise me. Promise you’ll never lie to me.’

– ’No, no. I will never lie to you.’

Being questioned.

F. COPING MECHANISM

Effortless lying to others – Extreme self-care for herself

OLIVIER

A. SITUATIONAL: HOPE / FEAR

Wild success / He will stop accessing his brilliance

B. MOTIVATION: WANT / NEED

Affection / Love, validation

C. MASK: BASE NEGATIVE EMOTION / PUBLIC MASK

Emotional vampire / Charm-oozing sex appeal

D. WEAKNESSES

Overactive libido, emotionally overavailable, self-involved

E. TRIGGERS

Rejection, lack of sexual responsiveness,

F. COPING MECHANISM

Sex. Acting.

CHATGPT’S ANSWERS:

Jack Woodward:

A. Situational: Hope – Jack hopes to maintain his journalistic integrity while uncovering the truth about the murder. Fear – He fears that his pursuit of the truth will lead him down a dark and dangerous path.

B. Motivation: Want – He wants to solve the murder and write a compelling profile on Dean Evelyn Montgomery. Need – He needs to reconcile his professional duties with his personal desires and bisexuality.

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion – Jack’s base negative emotion is the fear of being trapped in a role that doesn’t allow him to express his artistic and sexual desires. Public Mask – He presents himself as a stoic and professional journalist.

D. Weaknesses: Jack’s weaknesses include a tendency to become emotionally involved in his investigations and a susceptibility to the allure of passionate connections.

E. Triggers: Triggers for Jack include discovering hidden desires and passions within the drama school’s secret world, as well as uncovering evidence that may implicate the people he cares about.

F. Coping Mechanism: Jack copes with his internal struggles by immersing himself in his journalistic work, using it as a distraction from his yearning for artistic and sexual exploration.

Cassandra Redgrave:

A. Situational: Hope – Cassandra hopes to clear her name and regain her lost memories. Fear – She fears being falsely accused of murder and losing her promising acting career.

B. Motivation: Want – She wants to prove her innocence and remember the events of the murder night. Need – She needs to maintain her image as the ethereal actress while dealing with the darkness within her.

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion – Cassandra’s base negative emotion is the fear of being accused and forgotten. Public Mask – She maintains an enigmatic and ethereal facade to uphold her acting persona.

D. Weaknesses: Cassandra’s weaknesses include a vulnerability to pressure and her fear of losing her unique image.

E. Triggers: Triggers for Cassandra involve discovering clues related to the murder that may reveal her involvement or the presence of her own repressed darkness.

F. Coping Mechanism: Cassandra copes with her internal struggles by attempting to maintain her ethereal image, even though it might be a facade.

Olivier Barrymore:

A. Situational: Hope – Olivier hopes to maintain his charm and allure. Fear – He fears that his darker desires and secrets will be exposed.

B. Motivation: Want – He wants to maintain his charismatic facade and succeed as an actor. Need – He needs to explore his primal desires and maintain his enigmatic allure.

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion – Olivier’s base negative emotion is the fear of losing his charisma and allure. Public Mask – He presents himself as a seductive and confident drama student.

D. Weaknesses: Olivier’s weaknesses include a struggle to control his darker impulses and a potential lack of trustworthiness.

E. Triggers: Triggers for Olivier include moments of vulnerability and exposure of his true desires and motivations.

F. Coping Mechanism: Olivier copes with his internal struggles by maintaining his charismatic facade and using his allure to manipulate and seduce others.

[ROBERT Ingalls]

ASSIGNMENT – Mod 1 – Lesson 5 – Emotions

Rob’s Character’s Emotions

WIL: Using the previous lesson, I looked at character intrigue layers to help with finding Emotions for this assignment. I’m still debating ChatGPT vs BARD. Both seem to provide valid good info and different.

Rob’s initial input on MAIN CHARACTER:

BRANDI – CEO, Leader

A. Situational: Hope / Fear

– Hope to succeed and prove her father wrong / fear she’ll screw it up like she did years ago

B. Motivation: Want / Need

– Wants to have a number #1 company, outperform Amazon / Needs to have a thriving company

– wants power / needs approval from her father

– wants power / needs to improve her self-esteem

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion / Public Mask

D. Weaknesses

– Focused beyond norm – fails to see anything beyond her own beliefs

E. Triggers

– Father talked down to her

– Bullied at school

F. Coping Mechanism

– Distract (change subject, misdirect)

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USING AI TO GENERATE

PROMPT:

For each of the [main characters] for this [genre] about this [concept], please brainstorm the [Internal Struggles] of that character that have the fit this TV series well.

Internal Struggles =

A. Situational: Hope / Fear

B. Motivation: Want / Need

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion / Public Mask

D. Weaknesses

E. Triggers

F. Coping Mechanism

Genre =

Concept =

Main characters =

Genre = Dramedy

Concept = A gutsy female entrepreneur and her eccentric team (assistant, and tech whiz) takes on the e-commerce giant (Jeff Bezos’ empire),

“AZON”, including fast delivery service, navigating the chaos of startups while chasing their dreams, crafting a workplace filled with crazy hysterics, love, and competition, where ambition meets humor in the quest for success, but as they ascend, buried secrets, betrayals, and ambitions threaten their unity, unveiling hidden pasts, tangled loyalties, and their secret weapon – a sentient AI.

Main characters =

Brandi – Leader

Sherri – Assistant

Michael – female IT Tech

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BARD: / ChatGPT:

Brandy – Leader

Situational: Hope / Fear

Hope: To
build a successful e-commerce company that can compete with AZON and
change the industry. / Fear: Of failing and letting down her team,
investors, and family (father).

· Hope: Make her startup a success and challenge the e-commerce giant, but she also fears failure and bankruptcy.

Motivation: Want / Need

Want: To
be successful and prove herself. / Need: To feel loved and respected.

· Want: Recognition and success in the business world / Deep down, Needs personal validation and acceptance from her family (father).

Mask: Base Negative Emotion / Public Mask

Base
Negative Emotion: Insecurity / Public Mask: Tough and confident

· Base Negative Emotion: Imposter syndrome / Public Mask: Confident and fearless public mask.

Weaknesses:

Perfectionism: Brandi
is a perfectionist and can be hard on herself and others.

o Her perfectionism and inability to delegate often lead to burnout and strained relationships with her team.

Trust
issues: Brandi has been betrayed in the past and has a hard time
trusting people.

Triggers:

Being
criticized: Brandi is sensitive to criticism and can take it
personally.

· Criticism or comparisons to AZON can trigger her insecurities and fear of failure.

Feeling
like she’s not good enough: Brandi often doubts herself and her
abilities.

Coping Mechanism:

Working
hard: Brandi throws herself into her work to cope with her internal
struggles.

· She copes with stress by overworking and often neglecting her personal life.

Sherri – Assistant

Situational: Hope / Fear

Hope: To
help Brandi succeed and achieve her dreams. / Fear: Of being fired
and disappointing Brandi.

· Hope – Sherri hopes to prove her worth in the startup and find her place in the business world, / Fears being stuck in a dead-end job.

Motivation: Want / Need

Want: To
be valued and appreciated. / Need: To feel like she belongs.

· Want: Personal growth and recognition / Need – Financial stability, but she also.

Mask: Base Negative Emotion / Public Mask

Base
Negative Emotion: Loneliness
Public
Mask: Cheerful and positive

· Base Negative Emotion – Self-doubt

· Public Mask: Hides behind a cheerful and accommodating public mask.

Weaknesses:

People-pleasing: Sherri
is a people-pleaser and often puts Brandi’s needs before her own.
Self-doubt: Sherri
doubts her own abilities and often feels like she’s not good enough.

· Avoids Confrontation: Leads to her taking on too much work, resulting in stress and burnout.

Triggers:

Being
ignored: Sherri hates feeling ignored and unimportant.
Making
mistakes: Sherri is afraid of making mistakes and disappointing
Brandi.

· Pressure from Brandi or the fear of missing out on career opportunities can trigger her insecurities.

Coping Mechanism:

Humor: Sherri
uses humor to cope with her internal struggles and make others laugh.

· She copes with stress by maintaining a positive attitude and seeking support from her friends.

Michael – (female) IT Tech

Situational: Hope / Fear

Hope: To
create a groundbreaking AI that can help Brandi’s company succeed. / Fear: Of
failing and letting Brandi down.

· Hope: To create groundbreaking technology for the startup. Fears: Her inventions won’t be appreciated or accepted.

Motivation: Want / Need

Want: To
be recognized as a brilliant tech whiz. / Need: To feel like she’s
making a difference in the world.

· B. Want – To be recognized as a tech genius. Need: To overcome her social anxiety and connect with people.

Mask: Base Negative Emotion / Public Mask

Base
Negative Emotion: Arrogance
Public
Mask: Quirky and intelligent

· Base Negative Emotion – Social anxiety.

· Public Mask: Facade of technical confidence and expertise.

Weaknesses:

Social
awkwardness: Michael is socially awkward and has a hard time
connecting with people.
Obsession
with her work: Michael can be obsessive about her work and neglect
her personal life.

· Her social anxiety and fear of public speaking hinder his ability to communicate his brilliant ideas effectively. (minor stutter when stressed in front of people)

Triggers:

Being
told she’s wrong: Michael hates being told she’s wrong and can get
defensive.
Feeling
like she’s not being taken seriously: Michael needs to feel like
she’s being taken seriously and respected for her intelligence.

· Social events, team meetings, or presentations can trigger her anxiety and insecurities.

Coping Mechanism:

Throwing
herself into her work: Michael throws herself into her work to cope
with her internal struggles and prove herself.

· She copes with social anxiety by focusing on her work and finding solace in technology.

How these internal struggles fit the TV series

These internal struggles fit well with the dramedy genre of the TV series because they are relatable and humorous. Brandi’s perfectionism and trust issues, Sherri’s people-pleasing and self-doubt, and Michael’s social awkwardness and obsession with her work are all things that viewers can relate to. Additionally, these internal struggles can lead to conflict and comedy, which are essential elements of a dramedy.

For example, Brandi’s perfectionism could lead to her overworking herself and her team, and her trust issues could make it difficult for her to build relationships with her team members. Sherri’s people-pleasing could lead her to compromise her own needs and values, and her self-doubt could make her question her ability to do her job. Michael’s social awkwardness could lead to her having trouble interacting with her colleagues, and her obsession with her work could lead her to neglect her personal life.

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[Brent Brent McKnight McKnight]

What I learned in this assignment was using AI can quickly brainstorm many basics that might be overlooked otherwise. Upon a closer look at my previous story I was going to create, I realized it’s too similar to a one season and done (cancelled) show on Netflix. Why use that as one of my comps?

So instead, I took an old backburner story idea from MSC-15 that I didn’t develop. Back then, I ran it past Cheryl and she liked it, but I ended up developing a different one. For this idea, I was able to get to this point in about 30 minutes:

A teen girl’s sanity is questioned after her twin brother’s brutal murder is captured on social media. Then he turns up apparently healthy, but with a new found taste for blood.

The vampire council’s selective breeding program ensnares psychic siblings in a goal to create a new race of “Daywalker” vampires without the weaknesses of the previous one.

I’m not sure which one of these (first draft) loglines I like better. The first one seems too generic, like something we’ve seen before. The second one reveals the entire hidden plot, which should be for a later reveal.

Teresa (the sister):

· Situational: Hope – Teresa hopes to uncover the truth about her brother’s transformation, but she also fears that the truth may reveal darker and more dangerous secrets about her family.

· Motivation: Want – She wants to protect her brother and find a sense of normalcy, but she also needs to embrace her psychic abilities to navigate the supernatural world.

· Mask: Base Negative Emotion – Her base negative emotion is fear, and her public mask is one of determination and resilience, concealing her fears about her family’s supernatural heritage.

· Weaknesses: Teresa’s main weaknesses are her impulsiveness, as she sometimes acts on her psychic visions without considering the consequences, and her vulnerability to supernatural threats.

· Triggers: The revelation of her father’s dark past and the dangers of the supernatural world trigger intense emotional responses and internal conflicts.

· Coping Mechanism: She copes by seeking answers and taking action, even when faced with overwhelming odds, which can sometimes lead to impulsive decisions.

Jacob (the brother):

· Situational: Fear – Jacob fears losing his humanity and succumbing to his vampire instincts, but he also hopes to find a way to maintain his humanity.

· Motivation: Need – He needs to protect his sister and friends from the dangers of the supernatural world, even if it means making sacrifices.

· Mask: Base Negative Emotion – His base negative emotion is guilt, and his public mask is one of strength and leadership, concealing his guilt about the choices he made that led to his transformation.

· Weaknesses: Jacob’s main weaknesses are his emotional vulnerability, especially when it comes to his family, and his struggle to control his vampire nature.

· Triggers: The threat to his loved ones and the internal battle between his human and vampire sides trigger his inner conflicts.

· Coping Mechanism: He copes by taking on the role of protector and leader, which helps him feel in control and counterbalances his vulnerability.

Freddy (brother’s best friend):

· Situational: Fear – Freddy fears the consequences of being a daylight-walking vampire and how it might affect his relationship with Jacob and Teresa. At the same time, he hopes to find a way to reconcile his vampire nature with his loyalty to his friends.

· Motivation: Want – He wants to keep his friends safe and prevent them from succumbing to the dangers of the supernatural world, but he also needs to come to terms with his own vampiric instincts.

· Mask: Base Negative Emotion – His base negative emotion is self-doubt, and his public mask is one of unwavering loyalty and strength, concealing his insecurities about being a daylight-walking vampire.

· Weaknesses: Freddy’s main weaknesses are his self-doubt and his need for validation from Jacob and Teresa, which can sometimes cloud his judgment.

· Triggers: The threat to his friends, the tension in his relationships, and the constant struggle to reconcile his vampire nature trigger his inner conflicts.

· Coping Mechanism: He copes by placing the well-being of his friends above everything else and acting as their protector, which helps him find purpose and validation.

Russ (the “friend” with secrets):

· Situational: Hope – Russ hopes to maintain his power and control in the supernatural world, but he also fears losing that control. He wants to relish his identity as a vampire and biological father to Jacob and Freddy.

· Motivation: Need – He needs to assert his dominance and control, even if it means keeping his identity as their father a secret. He wants to maintain his pride in being a vampire.

· Mask: Base Negative Emotion – His base negative emotion is arrogance, and his public mask is one of cunning and manipulation, concealing his underlying arrogance and pride.

· Weaknesses: Russ’s main weaknesses are his arrogance, his lack of desire for reconciliation, and his pride in his role in creating daylight-walking vampires.

· Triggers: The threat to his own power and control, the revelation of his secret identity to his sons, and the challenges to his arrogance trigger his inner conflicts.

· Coping Mechanism: He copes by using manipulation, power plays, and cunning to maintain control and keep his true identity hidden, all while reveling in his status as a vampire.

• This reply was modified 1 year, 6 months ago by  Brent Brent McKnight McKnight.

[Peter Saltzman]

What I learned: for my own needs, I changed the prompt because it was giving long on the nose answers. I used some of Hal’s instructions in this lesson to help the AI be more on point and specific. I also had it present it in table format. It doesn’t do that very well, but overall I’m getting more efficient with thing…

Misty:

Hope: Save the universe from a reset

Fear: that she and her music will be forgotten

Want: Power & Recognition

Need: Respect for her work

Base Negative emotion: Bitterness at being exiled

Mask: public mask of confidence

Weaknesses: Egotistical, naïve, lack of experience in interstellar conflicts and doubts about her own abilities.

Coping Mechanism: showing off her virtuosity, immerses herself in her music for its own sake

Caden Crosswell

Hope: To help Misty save the universe

Fear: Cade fears that revealing certain information may put his existence at risk,:

Want: wants to be fully human:

Need: Purpose and identity as a valued AI. :

Base Negative emotion: fear of being obsolete:

Mask: Calm and composed demeanor. :

Weaknesses: Moral ambiguity, sometimes clueless that he’s being unethical:

Coping Mechanism: He copes with his internal struggles through humor and deflecting serious conversations.

Bandar Cantu

Hope: To use his advanced technical knowledge to thwart the programmers

Fear: Fear of losing his position as the ship’s engineer due to his misogynistic views.

Want: Control

Need: needs to confront his biases and prejudices.

Base Negative emotion: guilt over his past actions

Mask: acts the victim of various conspiracies against him

Weaknesses: imperious, misogynistic

Coping Mechanism: working tirelessly on the starship’s instruments and technology

Celine Mordant

Hope: to be the savior of Earth in the new cosmos

Fear: that she is being used and will be eliminated

Want: Power and influence in the Programmers’ agenda.

Need: Control and dominance over others.

Base Negative emotion: deep insecurity

Mask: Charismatic persona.

Weaknesses: falls for powerful men and women that can hurt (or help) her, manipulative

Coping Mechanism: meaningless abusive sex

Elan Trank

Hope: staying on top, rekindling relationship with Misty

Fear: being found to be a fraud

Want: Power, Misty’s affection

Need: Control, sense of purpose

Base Negative emotion: Cynical

Mask: charitable

Weaknesses: sociopath

Coping Mechanism: spending obscene amounts of money on trivial things

Silas Barenbum

Hope: Hope to protect Misty and help her in her mission.

Fear: Fear of his past being revealed.

Want: Redemption for his past actions.

Need: Self-forgiveness and a chance to start anew.

Base Negative emotion: Guilt and remorse.

Mask: A charming facade.

Weaknesses: Lazy, dilletante, feels sorry for himself

Coping Mechanism: Drugs

[Helen Roberts]

Assignment 1.

Emotional Profiles: Show – Wednesday

Wednesday

A. Situational: Hope / Fear

Hopes to solve the miters and murders happening.

Fears that her father may have murdered someone

B. Motivation: Want / Need

Wants to find out what the visions mean and to solve the mysteries and murders

She needs to be open to her mother’s wisdom from experience

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion / Public Mask

Base emotion

ASSIGNMENT 2: Your Show My BFF’s Ghost

Helens Character Emotions

What I learned doing this assignment is my instincts and original ideas on the emotions were good, but Ai helped to expand the possibilities even more.

BETHANY AYZARIYYAH

A. Situational Hope / Fear:

Hope: Bethany hopes to use her paranormal powers to bring justice to the deceased and their families by solving cold cases.

Fear: She fears the unknown origin of her powers and whether they could lead to unintended consequences.

B. Motivation: Want / Need

Want: Bethany wants to uncover the truth behind her abilities and her connection to Lazereth of Bethany.

Need: She needs to find her best friend Rachel’s murderer to provide closure for both herself and Ghost.

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion / Public Mask

Base Negative Emotion: Bethany struggles with the sadness and grief of losing her best friend, but she often puts on a brave and determined public face.

D. Weaknesses

Bethany’s vulnerability lies in her curiosity and her desire to seek answers, even when it puts her in dangerous situations.

E. Triggers

Bethany is triggered by the sight of her best friend Ghost, which pushes her to continue her paranormal investigations and search for Rachel’s killer.

The way her father avoids eye contact is another trigger for her. She reminds him too much of her mother.

F. Coping Mechanism

Bethany copes with her internal struggles by channeling her emotions into solving cold cases and helping ghosts find peace.

RACHEL “GHOST” GREENBLUNT

A. Situational: Hope / Fear

Hope: Ghost hopes to find a way to express her love for Bethany even in her spectral form.

Fear: She fears that her romantic feelings for Bethany will never be reciprocated, and she’ll never find peace.

B. Motivation: Want / Need

Want: Ghost wants to see Bethany happy and fulfilled, even if it means she can’t be with her in the same way. Need: She needs to find her own closure and move on to the afterlife.

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion / Public Mask

Base Negative Emotion: Ghost’s base emotion is unrequited love.

Hides it behind a cheerful and supportive facade.

D. Weaknesses

Ghost’s weakness lies in her inability to let go of her feelings for Bethany and her longing to be with her.

E. Triggers

Seeing Bethany in danger or sad is a trigger for Ghost, motivating her to help and protect her, even from the afterlife.

F. Coping Mechanism

Ghost copes by assisting Bethany in her investigations, as it keeps her close to the one she loves, even if it’s in spirit form.

DR. SCOTT LOGAN

A. Situational: Hope / Fear

Hope: Dr. Logan hopes to maintain his secret about Bethany’s birth mom and protect her from danger. Fear: He fears that Bethany will discover the truth about her origins and potentially get involved in dangerous situations.

B. Motivation: Want / Need

Want: Dr. Logan wants to maintain his daughter’s safety and protect her from the paranormal world. Need: He needs to balance his loyalty to his family with his commitment to his job as an FBI medical examiner.

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion / Public Mask

Base Negative Emotion: Dr. Logan’s base emotion is guilt for lying to Bethany, but he masks it with protective behavior.

D. Weaknesses

Dr. Logan’s weakness is his inability to be completely honest with Bethany, which strains their relationship.

E. Triggers

Discovering Bethany’s involvement in paranormal investigations and the danger she faces is a trigger for Dr. Logan.

F. Coping Mechanism

Dr. Logan copes by continuing to lie to Bethany to keep her safe, even though it weighs heavily on his conscience.

Inferiority complex with her mother, but superiority complex with everyone else. Self righteousness

Public Mask

Everyone is beneath her. She’s judge, jury and executioner if she chooses to be.

D. Weaknesses

Inability to show emotion or acknowledge others feelings

E. Triggers

Showing of true emotions

Her parents being openly and excessively affectionate to each other. Her mother’s professing love and wanting her to be like her. Also being underestimated.

F. Coping Mechanism

Sarcastic barbs, demands the truth be told

Enid

A. Situational: Hope / Fear

Hopes she will someday Wolf out and not be a failure in her mother’s eyes

Fears she won’t and will be kicked out of the pack

B. Motivation: Want / Need

Wants to do things on her own terms

Needs to accept her mother’s expectations will never change

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion / Public Mask

Base Negative Weak, shame

Public Mask

Cheery positive pollyanna

D. Weaknesses

Lack of self confidence

E. Triggers

Her mother, and being reminded she hasn’t wolfed out

F. Coping Mechanism

Confronts, self deprecation, but calls it like it is

Tyler

A. Situational: Hope / Fear

Hopes to have a better relationship with his father

Fears it will never happen

B. Motivation: Want / Need

Wants to be able to get out of town somehow

Needs to resolve family issues about losing his mom

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion / Public Mask

Base Negative Worthless

Public Mask Nice Guy

D. Weaknesses

Victim

E. Triggers

His father

F. Coping Mechanism

Secretly Defying his father’s authority

[Eddie Duran]

Depht of Emotions

My project “The Smugglers”

Certainly, here are the internal struggles of each main character that fit well in your TV series:

**Juan “El Diablo” Rodriguez:**

A. Situational: Hope / Fear

– Hope: Juan hopes to successfully betray his current cartel and escape with his life and wealth intact.

– Fear: He fears that his double-crossing will be discovered, leading to dire consequences for him and his team.

B. Motivation: Want / Need

– Want: He wants power and control in the cartel world.

– Need: Deep down, he needs redemption and forgiveness for past actions and betrayals.

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion / Public Mask

– Base Negative Emotion: He is driven by guilt over his betrayal of the cartel.

– Public Mask: He presents a facade of ruthlessness and confidence, hiding his inner turmoil.

D. Weaknesses

– His emotional attachment to his childhood friend Maria is a vulnerability that could be exploited.

– He often struggles with overconfidence, underestimating the risks of his double-agent role.

E. Triggers

– The mention of his traumatic past or reminders of his old life can trigger intense emotional responses.

F. Coping Mechanism

– He copes with his internal struggles by burying them deep and immersing himself in his role as a cartel leader, taking risks to distract himself from his guilt.

**Maria “La Serpiente” Gutierrez:**

A. Situational: Hope / Fear

– Hope: Maria hopes to complete her undercover mission successfully and dismantle the cartel.

– Fear: She fears being discovered as a double agent, which would lead to her team’s demise.

B. Motivation: Want / Need

– Want: She wants to protect her friends and family by infiltrating the cartel.

– Need: She needs to prove herself as a loyal member of the team while fulfilling her government mission.

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion / Public Mask

– Base Negative Emotion: She harbors a deep fear of betrayal and exposure.

– Public Mask: She presents an image of unwavering loyalty and dedication to the smuggling group.

D. Weaknesses

– Her emotional attachment to her childhood friend Juan makes it challenging to maintain her undercover identity.

– She can become too emotionally invested in her dual life, making it difficult to balance her loyalties.

E. Triggers

– The risk of her true identity being revealed and the safety of her friends are her most significant triggers.

F. Coping Mechanism

– Maria copes by compartmentalizing her emotions, using her tech skills to maintain her cover, and keeping her true feelings hidden.

**Carlos “El Lobo” Morales:**

A. Situational: Hope / Fear

– Hope: Carlos hopes to find and confront the cartel figure responsible for his past trauma.

– Fear: He fears that his thirst for revenge will lead to the destruction of his team.

B. Motivation: Want / Need

– Want: He wants retribution and justice for the wrongs committed against him.

– Need: Deep down, he needs to let go of his past trauma to protect his team effectively.

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion / Public Mask

– Base Negative Emotion: He battles with anger and vengeance within.

– Public Mask: He presents a tough, stoic exterior to his teammates.

D. Weaknesses

– His relentless pursuit of revenge can cloud his judgment, making him unpredictable.

– Carlos struggles with trust and may isolate himself from the team to avoid exposing his vulnerability.

E. Triggers

– Any encounter with the cartel figure from his past or a threat to his team can trigger his anger and need for revenge.

F. Coping Mechanism

– Carlos copes by channeling his pain into aggression and seeking solace in solitude to avoid confronting his emotional struggles.

[Tom Wilson]

Assignment 1

Tom’s Character Emotions

Doing this assignment, I learned to work faster knowing it doesn’t have to be perfect.

Example TV Pilot “24” Emotional Profiles:

Jack Bauer Profile

Hope: Get back together with his wife and daughter / Fear: His wife will remain unsympathetic to him

Motivation. Want: Have a happy home life again. / Need: Prove he’s a faithful husband.

Mask. Base Negative Emotion: Has feelings for Teri and Nina. / Public Mask: Faithful family man

Weaknesses: Strong attraction to Nina

Triggers: Suspicious actions of co-workers

Coping Mechanism: Expecting total loyalty from co-workers

Nina Bauer Profile

Hope: Jack will leave his wife to be with her.

Fear: Jack uses her for occasional flings, will never dump his wife to be with her

Motivation. Want: Jack / Need: An unmarried man who is solely devoted to her

Mask. Base Negative Emotion: In love with Jack, frustrated she can’t have him. / Public Mask: a professional

Weaknesses: Helpless to get what she wants

Triggers: Men treat her as a object

Coping Mechanism: Expecting being well behaved to get her what she wants

Mandy Profile

Hope: A future with Bridget / Fear: Greedy Bridget will get them both killed

Want: To kill Presidential Candidate Palmer / Need: To learn killing is wrong

Base Negative Emotion: Anger when things don’t go her way / Public Mask: In control

Weaknesses: Hates taking orders from stupid men

Triggers: Men telling her how to do her job

Coping Mechanism: Meditation

Assignment 2

Tom’s TV Pilot “BORDER TOWN” Emotional Profiles:

Lt. Commander Martin Fletcher

Hope: Recover his wife who was kidnapped. / Fear: She wants to stay with her kidnapper.

Want: To be promoted to Admiral / Need: Be satisfied with being the best he can

Base Negative Emotion: Helpless to control his destiny Public Mask: In control

Weaknesses: Too easy going with his subordinates

Triggers: Competition

Coping Mechanism: Drinks too much

Lt. Commander Art Hawthorne

Hope: To deserve more budget than Martin does / Fear: His division will get a bad inspection grade

Want: Professional recognition / Need: To marry a woman who loves him

Base Negative Emotion: Rage / Public Mask: Pleasant disposition

Weaknesses: he feels inferior

Triggers: insubordination from his men

Coping Mechanism: Over training his men

Maria Fletcher

Hope: To return to the U.S. with her daughter / Fear: Cartel leader won’t let her return

Want: A normal family life / Need: To love and be loved by her family

Base Negative Emotion: Frustration / Public Mask: Always in control

Weaknesses: Flashy possessions

Triggers: Her husband’s impatience

Coping Mechanism: Dresses in too young styles

Claude: For each of the [main characters] for this [genre] about this [concept], please brainstorm the [Internal Struggles] of that character that fit this TV series well.

Genre = Thriller

Concept =

When an officer’s wife is kidnapped and taken to Mexico, he goes undercover to bring her home.

Main Characters =

Lt. Commander Martin Fletcher

Hope: Recover his wife who was kidnapped. / Fear: She wants to stay with her kidnapper.

Want: To be promoted to Admiral / Need: Be satisfied with being the best he can

Base Negative Emotion: Helpless to control his destiny Public Mask: In control

Weaknesses: Too easy going with his subordinates

Triggers: Competition

Coping Mechanism: Drinks too much

Lt. Commander Art Hawthorne

Hope: To deserve more budget than Martin does / Fear: His division will get a bad inspection grade

Want: Professional recognition / Need: To marry a woman who loves him

Base Negative Emotion: Rage / Public Mask: Pleasant disposition

Weaknesses: he feels inferior

Triggers: insubordination from his men

Coping Mechanism: Over training his men

Maria Fletcher

Hope: To return to the U.S. with her daughter / Fear: Cartel leader won’t let her return

Want: A normal family life / Need: To love and be loved by her family

Base Negative Emotion: Frustration / Public Mask: Always in control

Weaknesses: Flashy possessions

Triggers: Her husband’s impatience

Coping Mechanism: Dresses in too young styles

Claude: Here are some possible internal struggles for the thriller characters:

Lt. Commander Martin Fletcher

· Struggles between doing his duty and saving his wife.

· Fears he is losing connection with his kidnapped wife.

· Worries he can’t control the mission to recover his wife.

Lt. Commander Art Hawthorne

· Struggles with jealousy of Fletcher’s position and acclaim.

· Fears his rushed training methods will fail his men in the field.

· Worries he will never measure up to Fletcher’s accomplishments.

Maria Fletcher

· Struggles to protect her daughter while planning their escape.

· Fears she is falling for her charming kidnapper.

· Worries her husband will be killed trying to rescue her.

[Tom Wilson]

Discover the layers that could exist in my new TV Pilot, “BORDER TOWN”

Genre =
Thriller

Concept =
A Navy officer’s wife and daughter are kidnapped by a Mexican cartel chief who agrees to return his family when the officer hands over a top secret missile.

PLOT LAYERS – Story beneath the story. (Without AI)

Plot Surface: Art’s daughter thought she was on vacation, instead she and her mother were kidnapped.

Layer 1: The officer recruits three Navy men to help him rescue his wife and daughter.

Layer 2: Art must trade a missile to the cartel chief if he’s to get back his kidnapped wife and daughter.

Layer 3: Mystery revealed – When Art’s wife and child were kidnapped to prevent Jack from protecting Palmer.

Layer 4: Story appears to be about kidnapping. It’s really to prevent Jack from protecting Palmer.

Layer 5: Major shift in Meaning – Art can’t report his wife and daughter missing because he will.

CHARACTER LAYERS – Identity beneath the identity.

Layer 1: Secret identity – Because Art lied about being a U.S. citizen, he could be dishonorably discharged.

Layer 2: Character intrigue – Navy computer whiz Alan secretly spies on Art for the cartel.

Layer 3: Hidden relationships and conspiracies – Art’s wife had a secret liaison with the cartel chief.

Layer 4: Hidden Character history – Navy chief Dixon secretly steals and sells Navy equipment to cartel thugs.

Layer 5: Major shift in Meaning – Art can’t report wife and daughter missing or he will found not to be a US citizen.

Layer 6: Hidden history – Navy computer whiz Alan — secretly the cartel leader’s nephew — spies on Art.

TW: I’m writing a TV Series that is [Format/Genre] about [Concept] with [Lead Characters]. Please generate [Plot Layers] and [Character Layers] that could play beneath the surface and revealed in Turning Points or Cliffhangers.

Definition of Layer = A new level of meaning beneath the surface that changes things. It makes us rethink what has happened up to that point and/or causes us to anticipate a new future. You start with a Surface Layer. Then a new layer is revealed. That new layer becomes the new surface. It is what we know as “reality.” When the next layer is revealed, it surprises us, but soon becomes the next new surface.

Genre =
Thriller

Concept =
A Navy officer’s wife and daughter are kidnapped by a Mexican cartel chief who agrees to return his family when the officer, who develops high tech weapons, hands over a top secret missile.

Lead Characters =
Art – Navy officer, a high tech weapons developer at a Navy base whom cartel chief Carlos kidnaps his wife and young daughter and will return them if Art gives him a missile he will use to kill his rival.

Maria – Art’s wife, and ex-CIA agent, who had a secret affair with Carlos.

Carlos – cartel chief who competes with a warring cartel for the drug trade in Mexico.

Alan – Navy computer whiz, hates secretly spying on Art for his uncle Carlos, loves his work for Art.

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ChatGPT: Surface Layer: Art, a dedicated Navy officer, finds his life shattered when his wife Maria and daughter are kidnapped by Carlos, a powerful cartel chief. Carlos demands a top-secret missile in exchange for their safe return. Art, torn between duty and family, begins navigating the dangerous world of cartels and espionage.

Plot Layers:

1. Betrayal Within: Maria’s
   secret affair with Carlos is revealed, adding a layer of betrayal. This
   complicates Art’s mission, forcing him to question his wife’s loyalty and
   grapple with his own emotions.
2. The Double Agent: Alan, a
   seemingly loyal Navy computer whiz, is revealed to be secretly working for
   Carlos. His internal conflict between loyalty to Art and his family ties
   with Carlos creates tension and uncertainty.
3. The Stolen Technology:
   The top-secret missile is not just a weapon; it contains groundbreaking
   technology. As Art delves deeper, he discovers that the missile’s
   capabilities could revolutionize warfare. The true motives behind Carlos’s
   demand become more complex than a simple act of revenge.
4. Power Struggle within the Cartel:
   Carlos’s motives for obtaining the missile are not solely focused on
   revenge against his rival cartel. A power struggle within his own
   organization is unveiled, with betrayals and alliances that complicate
   Art’s mission and threaten the safety of his family.

Character Layers:

1. Maria’s Past: Maria’s
   ex-CIA background comes to light, revealing a history of covert operations
   and the skills that make her a formidable force. Her past connections
   become crucial in navigating the dangerous world of cartels.
2. Alan’s Family Ties:
   Alan’s loyalty to Carlos is driven by family connections, exposing a
   deeper layer of complexity. His internal struggle intensifies as he
   grapples with conflicting allegiances and the fear of endangering his
   loved ones.
3. Carlos’s Personal Vendetta:
   Carlos’s rivalry with the other cartel is not just about business; it’s
   personal. A tragic event from his past is unveiled, explaining the
   deep-seated animosity and the lengths he’s willing to go to settle the
   score.
4. Art’s Ethical Dilemma:
   As Art uncovers the potential consequences of the stolen technology, he
   faces an ethical dilemma. The missile could bring cause great harm if
   misused. Art must decide between fulfilling Carlos’s demand, and
   preventing a potential global catastrophe.

[Brian Bull]

BRIAN BULL – Depth of Emotions

“What I learned from doing this assignment is…
That I am adding depth of emotions to my characters and making it easier to understand who they are and what drives them. I am also getting much better at using the AI feature is very exciting. Even though we are just starting out I am accumulating lots of information about each of my main characters.

WEDNESDAY

ASSIGNMENT 1
Watch the next episode of your Example Show and create an Emotional Profile for two or three main characters in this show.

WEDNESDAY

Situational: Hope / Fear: To uncover the truth / others may die

Motivation: Want / Need: To know the truth / answers, closure

Mask: Base Negative Emotion / Public Mask: Having feelings / Dead-pan, articulating, confident

Weaknesses: She does like some of her classmates

Triggers: Dishonesty, cowardice

Coping Mechanism: Sarcasm, humor, being straight-forward

ENID

Situational: Hope / Fear: She “wolfs out” / She won’t

Motivation: Want / Need: To be accepted by Ajax (snake boy) / to be accepted

Mask: Base Negative Emotion / Public Mask: Unworthy / Confident

Weaknesses: Insecure w/ who she is/isn’t

Triggers: Not being excepted

Coping Mechanism: Patience, tolerance

BIANCA

Situational: Hope / Fear: To be the best at everything / She will lose to Wednesday

Motivation: Want / Need: To be accepted / To be on top

Mask: Base Negative Emotion / Public Mask: A failure / Dominate

Weaknesses: Overly confident, under-estimates others

Triggers: Opposition

Coping Mechanism: to challenge

ASSIGNMENT 2

FORESIGHT – (My SHOW)

JIM BROWN

Hope: To find love / Fear: To die alone

Want: To fall in love / Need: Someone to share his life with

Base Negative Emotion: Getting hurt / Public Mask: Confident, intelligent

Weaknesses: Makes mistakes, miscalculates

Triggers: People who think they know more

Coping Mechanism: Silent Payback – revenge, sarcasm

DELORES

Hope: To find love / Fear: Getting hurt

Want: To make it on her own / Need: To prove her self worth

Base Negative Emotion: Inadequate, low self esteem / Public Mask: fun, funny

Weaknesses: Easily persuaded

Triggers: Being lied to

Coping Mechanism: Aggression

GLORIA

Hope: To be the best psychic in town / Fear: People will think she’s a fraud

Want: To be taken seriously / Need: Self confidence

Base Negative Emotion: Living in her sister’s shadow / Public Mask: Easy going

Weaknesses: Powerless

Triggers: Scared of the dark

Coping Mechanism: Shuts down

JEZEBEL

Hope: To find the crystal ball / Fear: To be at the mercy of others

Want: To be powerful / Need: To be in control

Base Negative Emotion: Being taken advantage of / Public Mask: Confident

Weaknesses: Only cares for herself

Triggers: Not getting what she wants

Coping Mechanism: Lash out

[Patrick Malone]

Patrick’s Character Emotions

ASSIGNMENT 1: The Diplomate

KATE WYLER

A. Situational: Hope: be good Ambassador, prevent war/ failure

B. Motivation: success / respect

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion: anger, frustration / Public Mask: blunt, speaks her mind

D. Weaknesses: impulsive

E. Triggers: being told what to do

F. Coping Mechanism: pushes ahead to do what she wants

HAL WYLER

A. Situational: Hope: Kate become VP / she refuses

B. Motivation: ups his position / respect, valued for his knowledge

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion: rash behavior / Public Mask: confident professional

D. Weaknesses: impulsive

E. Triggers: being told what to do, Hal’s interference

F. Coping Mechanism: drinks

ASSIGNMENT 2: Dead Lakes

OLLIE GRIER

A. Situational: Hope: find the gold / Fear: be killed by Amaruga

B. Motivation: Want: money / Need: payoff drug suppliers

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion: control, fear of Amaruga / Public Mask: tough, independent

D. Weaknesses: loneliness

E. Triggers: bullying, injustice

F. Coping Mechanism: fights back

CLARK GRADY

A. Situational: Hope: find the gold / Fear: lose respect

B. Want: gold, money / Need: recognition, learn what happened to grandfather

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion: obsessive / Public Mask: easy going

D. Weaknesses: ill prepared for the wilderness

E. Triggers: being challenged

F. Coping Mechanism: lashes out then shuts down

GRANT CUTTER (aka Grant Fairchild)

A. Situational: Hope: find the gold / Fear: Clark will beat him to gold

B. Motivation: Want: the gold / Need: restore family name

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion: greed, control/ Public Mask: friend to all

D. Weaknesses: ego driven, arrogant

E. Triggers: disrespect

F. Coping Mechanism: controls, manipulates

TAMMY MARSHALL

A. Situational: Hope: stay safe / Fear: death

B. Motivation: Want: harm Grant Fairchild / revenge

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion: loss of self-esteem / Public Mask: confident, successful

D. Weaknesses: anger, hateful

E. Triggers: injustice, cheaters

F. Coping Mechanism: fights back

• This reply was modified 1 year, 6 months ago by  Patrick Malone.

[Nat Melvin]

WIL: The right prompts make working with the AI truly enjoyable. I am stoked how close It follows my story, even on a deeper level.

Assignment 1: GOT Main Characters Internal Struggle

Character Name: JOHN SNOW

Situational:

Hope: Jon holds onto the hope of uniting the Seven Kingdoms and creating a lasting peace.

Fear: He fears being rejected and ostracized due to his status as a “bastard” and his true Targaryen lineage.

Motivation:

Want: Jon wants to be accepted, to find his place in the world, and to live up to the Stark name.

Need: He needs to grapple with his true identity and the responsibilities that come with it.

Mask:

Base Negative Emotion: Insecurity and feeling like an outsider.

Public Mask: Strength, honor, and a sense of duty.

Weaknesses:

Jon’s sense of honor and duty can sometimes lead to him making difficult, morally complex decisions.

Triggers:

Betrayal and feeling like he’s being kept in the dark about important information.

Coping Mechanism:

Jon tends to find solace in solitude and contemplation, seeking advice from those he trusts.

Character Name: DAENERYS TARGARYEN

Situational:

Hope: Daenerys hopes to create a just and prosperous kingdom for all, free from oppression.

Fear: She fears becoming like her father, the Mad King, and being consumed by her own power.

Motivation:

Want: Daenerys wants to reclaim the Iron Throne and restore her family’s legacy.

Need: She needs to balance her desire for power with a sense of compassion and justice.

Mask:

Base Negative Emotion: Anger and frustration at the injustices she witnesses.

Public Mask: Confidence, determination, and a sense of destiny.

Weaknesses:

Daenerys’ unwavering pursuit of power can sometimes blind her to the consequences of her actions.

Triggers:

Betrayal or any perceived threat to her vision of a just and liberated world.

Coping Mechanism:

Daenerys often seeks counsel from her advisors and values their perspectives in decision-making.

3. Character Name: CERSEI LANNISTER

Situational:

Hope: Cersei hopes to secure her family’s power and maintain control over the Iron Throne.

Fear: She fears losing her position of authority and being vulnerable to her enemies.

Motivation:

Want: Cersei wants to protect her children and ensure their legacy as rulers.

Need: She needs to confront her inner demons and find a sense of fulfillment beyond political power.

Mask:

Base Negative Emotion: Paranoia and a deep-seated need for control.

Public Mask: Poise, cunning, and an aura of regal authority.

Weaknesses:

Cersei’s fierce loyalty to her family can sometimes blind her to their flaws and lead her to make rash decisions.

Triggers:

Perceived threats to her children or challenges to her authority.

Coping Mechanism:

Cersei often resorts to manipulation and strategic alliances to maintain her grip on power.

Assignment 2: My Show

1. Character Name: SOLA

Situational:

Hope: Sola hopes to fulfill her destiny and save both the mortal and divine realms from destruction.

Fear: She fears being overwhelmed by her newfound powers and the weight of her responsibilities.

Motivation:

Want: Sola wants to reunite her fractured family and discover the truth about her heritage.

Need: She needs to embrace her role as the Chosen One and learn to balance her mortal and divine identities.

Mask:

Base Negative Emotion: Insecurity and self-doubt about her ability to live up to her destiny.

Public Mask: Determination, courage, and a sense of purpose.

Weaknesses: Sola’s strong sense of empathy can sometimes lead her to prioritize others’ needs over her own.

Triggers: Witnessing any harm or desecration to her ancestral home and moments of self-doubt about her capabilities.

Coping Mechanism: Sola often seeks guidance from trusted allies and draws strength from her deep connections with others.

2. Character Name: KAMA

Situational:

Hope: Kama hopes to fulfill his duty to protect Sola and find a sense of purpose beyond his tricks and deceptions.

Fear: He fears failing in his mission and being unable to repay his debt to Uli and Ku.

Motivation:

Want: Kama wants to prove his worth and redeem himself in the eyes of the gods and himself.

Need: He needs to confront his past mistakes and find a way to balance his duty to Uli with his debt to Ku.

Mask:

Base Negative Emotion: Guilt and shame over past failures.

Public Mask: Confidence, resourcefulness, and a sense of humor.

Weaknesses: Kama’s overconfidence and occasional recklessness can put him in precarious situations.

Triggers: Confrontations with his past and moments of self-reflection about his role in Sola’s journey.

Coping Mechanism: Kama often employs humor and wit to diffuse tense situations and relies on his resourcefulness to navigate challenges.

3. Character Name: POLLY

Situational:

Hope: Polly hopes to find a sense of belonging and acceptance, especially in the face of her insecurities.

Fear: She fears being left behind or overshadowed by the powerful figures in Sola’s journey.

Motivation:

Want: Polly wants to be a reliable and indispensable ally to Sola, contributing to their shared mission.

Need: She needs to confront her own insecurities and find her unique strengths beyond her knowledge of mythology.

Mask:

Base Negative Emotion: Insecurity and a fear of not measuring up to others.

Public Mask: Loyalty, intelligence, and a strong sense of camaraderie.

Weaknesses: Polly’s occasional self-doubt can lead her to question her role in Sola’s journey.

Triggers: Instances where she feels overlooked or underestimated, especially in matters related to mythology.

Coping Mechanism: Polly often leans on her extensive knowledge of mythology to provide valuable insights and contributions to the group.

4. Character Name: Asclepius (Ash)

Situational:

Hope: Asclepius hopes to prove himself worthy of his father Apollo’s legacy and gain his approval.

Fear: He fears failing in his duty to protect Sola and losing the trust of the gods.

Motivation:

Want: Asclepius wants to redeem himself for past mistakes and fulfill his role as Sola’s protector.

Need: He needs to find a way to balance his loyalty to the gods with his growing affection for Sola.

Mask:

Base Negative Emotion: Despite his self-assured exterior, Asclepius harbors a deep-seated fear of disappointing those he cares about.

Public Mask: He projects an image of unwavering confidence and competence, masking his inner insecurities.

Weaknesses: Asclepius’s determination to protect Sola can sometimes border on overprotectiveness, potentially stifling her independence.He struggles with feelings of inadequacy, stemming from past failures and the weight of his responsibilities.

Triggers: Witnessing Sola in moments of vulnerability or danger serves as a powerful trigger for Asclepius’s protective instincts. Any mention of his past failures or reminders of the consequences of his mistakes can stir feelings of self-doubt.

Coping Mechanism: Asclepius often channels his insecurities and fears into a fierce determination to improve and prove himself. He seeks solace in his medical expertise, finding comfort in the tangible impact he can have on others’ well-being.

5. Character Name: ANTEROS (TONY)

Situational:

Hope: Anteros hopes to break Zeus’s curse and find redemption for his past actions.

Fear: He fears that his feelings for Tula may cloud his judgment and hinder his ability to help Sola.

Motivation:

Want: Anteros wants to regain his ability to love and find a way to be with Tula once again.

Need: He needs to confront his guilt over his past actions and find a way to reconcile his feelings for Tula.

Mask:

Base Negative Emotion: Guilt and regret over his role in Tula’s fate.

Public Mask: Determination, resilience, and a commitment to helping Sola fulfill her destiny.

Weaknesses: Anteros’s emotional attachment to Laka can sometimes cloud his judgment and lead him to make impulsive decisions.

Triggers: Moments where his past actions and their consequences come to the forefront of his mind.

Coping Mechanism: Anteros often channels his guilt and regret into a fierce determination to make amends and protect Sola.

6. Character Name: HECATE

Situational:

Hope: Hecate hopes to achieve a shift in the balance of power among the gods and reshape the world to her vision.

Fear: She fears being betrayed or undermined by those around her, especially in her quest to challenge Zeus.

Motivation:

Want: Hecate wants to end Zeus’s reign and establish a new order that aligns with her feminist ideals.

Need: She needs to confront her complicated feelings towards power, love, and her place in the divine hierarchy.

Mask:

Base Negative Emotion: Ambition and a desire for revenge against Zeus.

Public Mask: Confidence, cunning, and a veneer of unwavering determination.

Weaknesses: Hecate’s desire for power and revenge can sometimes blind her to the potential consequences of her actions.

Triggers: Moments where her past interactions with Zeus and her own vulnerabilities come to the forefront.

Coping Mechanism: Hecate relies on her sharp intellect and strategic thinking to navigate the complex web of gods and alliances.

7. Character Name: Apollo (Paul)

Situational:

Hope: Apollo hopes to protect Sola from the dangers that surround her and find a way to reconcile with his family.

Fear: He fears that his past mistakes and secrets may come to light, potentially jeopardizing Sola’s safety.

Motivation:

Want: Apollo wants to make amends for his role in the curse and ensure Sola fulfills her destiny.

Need: He needs to find a way to balance his responsibilities as a protector with his desire for redemption.

Mask:

Base Negative Emotion: Despite his outward confidence, Apollo grapples with guilt and regret over his past actions.

Public Mask: He presents an image of wisdom and authority, concealing his inner turmoil from those around him.

Weaknesses: Apollo’s sense of duty and protectiveness towards Sola can sometimes lead him to make decisions that may not align with her desires. He struggles with feelings of unworthiness, stemming from the burden of his past transgressions.

Triggers: Confrontations with powerful deities from both the Greek and Hawaiian pantheons can trigger Apollo’s anxieties about the potential dangers Sola faces. Encountering reminders of his past, such as artifacts or places tied to the curse, can stir up feelings of guilt and remorse.

Coping Mechanism: Apollo channels his guilt and remorse into a fierce determination to ensure Sola’s safety and guide her on her journey. He seeks solace in his role as a mentor, finding purpose in providing guidance and support to Sola.

[Richard Morell]

Richard’s Character Emotions

What I learned from this assignment is to be open to AI saying similar things to what I want in a more concise and direct way. That being said, when I felt my vein was a mite richer, I kept my language. Sometimes I also veered away from both my own and AI, coming up with something even better thanks to AI’s choices which shone a different light on my own.

Assignment #1: Riverdale

Archie

A. Situational: Hope / Fear: To pursue both music and Miss Grundy / Fear of Exposure

B. Motivation: Want / Need: To make a difference / self-acceptance

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion / Public Mask – Worthlessness / BMOC

D. Weaknesses: Wants to be the hero, self-absorbed

E. Triggers: Disagreements, being judged

F. Coping Mechanism: Distracting himself, evasion

Betty

A. Situational: Hope / Fear: To be with Archie / Fear of being seen as incompetent

B. Motivation: Want / Need: To tell the truth / Being independent

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion / Public Mask – Anger / “Miss Agreeable”

D. Weaknesses: Competitive with mother; reactive, sheltered

E. Triggers: Injustice, being stifled, people keeping secrets from her

F. Coping Mechanism: Rebellious behavior, manipulation

Assignment 2: The Apocaloptomists or The Newcomers

Dermot Friend:

A. Situational: Hope / Fear: New sense of purpose / Fear it might be too little too late

B. Motivation: Want / Need: Peace and tranquility / atonement for his past

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion / Public Mask – Rage / Life Coach

D. Weaknesses: Fear of failure, Rigid

E. Triggers: Anything that reminds him of his past or hearing about climate change

F. Coping Mechanism: Maneuvering for better position, manipulation, suppressing negative emotions

Mayor Marchetti:

A. Situational: Hope / Fear: Keep town from economic ruin / sacrificing his values

B. Motivation: Want / Need: To be securely in charge / balancing his own interests with Skanekta’s

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion / Public Mask – Greed/Ambition / Charismatic, compassionate leader

D. Weaknesses: Reactive, easily corrupted by power and money

E. Triggers: Being called out, public disagreements, someone having a better idea (all threaten his position/authority)

F. Coping Mechanism: uses power/influence to manipulate and control, booze/smoking

Taliesin Kerrdorion

A. Situational: Hope / Fear: A place where he can be open about his magic / Being rousted from home

B. Motivation: Want / Need: Inclusion and Diversity / Use his powers to help others

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion / Public Mask – Worthlessness/Vulnerability / The Impervious Enigma

D. Weaknesses: Arrogant and proud, impulsive, perfectionist

E. Triggers: When someone questions his motives, or gaslights him.

F. Coping Mechanism: He uses his knowledge of the occult and the natural world to escape into his own world of fantasy and imagination.

Annabel Masterson

A. Situational: Hope / Fear: To make a difference in working around climate change / What’s hidden will become public knowledge

B. Motivation: Want / Need: Living openly as a lesbian family / Reconciling faith with activism

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion / Public Mask: Fear, Insecurity / Warrior for Sustainability and Regeneration

D. Weaknesses: Obsessive, possessive, impulsive and idealistic

E. Triggers: Two-faced people, injustice, apathy

F. Coping Mechanism: Neat-freak and workaholic, also takes comfort in food. Avoids facing her personal issues

Edmond Osborne

A. Situational: Hope / Fear: Skanekta will change to allow them to belong / climate change will wreak havoc and cause them to be more of an outsider

B. Motivation: Want / Need: Want acceptance and love / They need to take action and help others, detaching from results

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion / Public Mask: Loneliness and isolation / Easygoing, wise youngster

D. Weaknesses: Impressionable, naïve, put others’ needs before their own

E. Triggers: Being bullied, others’ being unkind or dismissive

F. Coping Mechanism: Sometimes they gossip, but mostly withdraw into themselves or comfort themselves in the natural world.

[Gayla Betts]

Gayla Betts, Lesson 5, Assignment #1

The Morning Show

What I learned doing this assignment is how the show again mirrored the lead characters, Alex & Bradley, with similar settings and different, yet sometimes similar, responses.

ALEX:

A. Situational: Hope / Fear

Hope: She won’t lose her top billing and can remain in control.
Fear: Bradley will be better than her.

B. Motivation: Want / Need

Want: To be in control
Need: To feel appreciated

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion / Public Mask

Base Negative Emotion: A mess beneath the surface, running on emotional instinct
Public Mask: Cool and calm, in control

D. Weaknesses

Can’t resist a challenge, manipulates to jockey herself in top position, pride

E. Triggers

Being second guessed, not being appreciated.

F. Coping Mechanism

Often lashes out, runs away

BRADLEY:

A. Situational: Hope / Fear

Hope: She’s going to land on her feet in new job.
Fear: She’s not good enough.

B. Motivation: Want / Need

Want: To be taken seriously
Need: Affirmation that she is doing a good job. (Ironically, something her father whom she loathes, gives her.)

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion / Public Mask

Base Negative Emotion: Frustration, anger
Public Mask: Bravado

D. Weaknesses

Cannot seem to keep her mouth shut when she knows better. Rush to judgment.

E. Triggers

Family history

F. Coping Mechanism

Temper, drinks under stress, empty sex

[Gayla Betts]

Gayla Betts’ Character Emotions – Lesson 5, Assignment #2:

What I learned doing this assignment is how helpful it is to think through the exercise before consulting AI, which can be glib and repetitive, yet between the two, stimulates more creativity and answers.

1. JESS:

A. Situational:

Hope: She can master her new powers.
Fear: She isn’t destroyed by them.

B. Motivation:

Want: She wants to uncover the truth about her origins.
Need: She needs to protect herself.

C. Mask:

Base Negative Emotion – Self-doubt

Public Mask – Independence

D. Weaknesses

Jess is vulnerable and doesn’t think clearly when the subject is her mother’s absence.

E. Triggers

Family secrets, especially her mother.

F. Coping Mechanism

Jess distracts from her problems by throwing herself into other activities.

2. LILAH

A. Situational:

Hope: No one will ever find out she married a human.
Fear: The consequences if someone does find out.

B. Motivation:

Want: Peace between worlds.
Need: Reconcile her loyalties.

C. Mask:

Base Negative Emotion – Guilt for defying rules.

Public Mask – Jovial, everything runs off her back.

D. Weaknesses

She has an overly optimistic attitude that everything will work out.

E. Triggers

Challenges to her authority.

F. Coping Mechanism

Humor belying astute observations.

3. SENATOR REBECCA THORNTON:

A. Situational:

Hope: To gain even more power.
Fear: Losing power

B. Motivation:

Want: More power.
Need: Maintain public image as a champion of peace.

C. Mask:

Base Negative Emotion – Ruthlessness

Public Mask – Caring

D. Weaknesses

Greed and pride, arrogance

E. Triggers

Her authority being questioned.

F. Coping Mechanism

Manipulation, deceit

4. RAIF:

A. Situational:

Hope: He can juggle everything he’s supposed to be doing.
Fear: His handler finding out he cares for Jess

B. Motivation:

Want: Not to fall in love with Jess
Need: To protect her

C. Mask:

Base Negative Emotion – Paranoia of whom he can trust

Public Mask – Professional demeanor

D. Weaknesses

Falling in love with Jess can cloud his judgment.

E. Triggers

Any suggestion he can’t do his job.

F. Coping Mechanism

Works out or does something physical to let out his bottled emotions.

[Jeff Chase]

Jeffrey Alan Chase’s Character Emotions

What I learned doing this assignment is I had to tweak the prompt multiple times to give me all the information that I required. Once that was done, I’m finding some nice info I can use to build out my DEEP characters.

ASSIGNMENT 1:

Watch the 4^th episode of “The Queen’s Gambit”.

BETH:

A. Situational: Hope: To be world champion / Fear: Am I good enough? I’ll lose something of myself if I learn about others.
B. Motivation: Want: to be accepted and loved / to use drugs and alcohols Need: To destroy the best chess players/to find peace. To grow up fast/to retain who I was as a child.
C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion: I need someone to rescue me / Public Mask: She’s so good she doesn’t need anyone’s help or to read about other masters.
D. Weaknesses: Ego. Lack of knowledge. Believes she must use drugs and alcohol to succeed. Detached emotionally from Belkin. Focused only on herself and her wants. Discomfort when presented with a chance to have an emotional connection to Belkin. All that matters to Beth in life is chess. Her mind is fat, too fast for Belkin – and for herself, also, sometimes. She is unable to enjoy her journey, focused more on her destination. She is obsessed with chess above everything else in life – and life may be passing her by.
E. Triggers: When she gets forced into a corner, she crabs or runs.
F. Coping Mechanism: Play down the situation. Drugs and Alcohol. Starts smoking like her mom.

BELKIN:

A. Situational: Hope: To help Beth achieve greatness / Fear: Am I good enough? How can I ever get close to Beth? I need to have a life that isn’t all about just chess.
B. Motivation: Want: To be as good as Beth / Need: To help Beth. To maybe get laid. To have a life/to find peace and be happy.
C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion: Worthlessness / Public Mask: I’m a master but I’m insecure.
D. Weaknesses: Insecurity, inexperienced in the world.

E. Triggers: When faced with a challenge he caves.
F. Coping Mechanism: Smile with his new teeth. Pass off or avoid confrontation and keep moving forward, if possible.

BENNY WATTS:

A. Situational: Hope: To be respected / Fear: Being a nobody, getting beaten by Beth.
B. Motivation: Want: to be Mr. Cool / Need: To prove a point/to be a somebody. To beat Beth by any means possible, including using psychological and/or emotional subterfuge – and speed chess.
C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion: Insecurity / Public Mask: Act like the best there is. But I’m a fake.
D. Weaknesses: Ego. Must rely on hiding behind his hat and long leather coat to feel good about himself.
E. Triggers: when he feels he can beat someone.
F. Coping Mechanism: Being cool.

ASSIGNMENT 2:

Here are the internal struggles for each of the main characters in the Faith-based Sci-Fi TV series with the given concept:

NOAH ADAMS:

A. Situational: Hope – Noah struggles to find hope in his dire situation and believes that the battered backpack might be his only chance for a better life.

B. Situational: Fear – He fears the unknown supernatural properties of the backpack and the consequences of using them.

C. Motivation: Want – Noah wants to clear his name and find redemption for the accusations against him.

D. Motivation: Need – He needs to reconcile his faith and past actions, seeking forgiveness and a fresh start.

E. Mask: Base Negative Emotion – He tries to hide his guilt and trauma from his past experiences as a soldier.

F. Mask: Public Mask – Noah presents a strong, composed front to others, concealing his vulnerability as a homeless vet.

G. Weaknesses – His physical and emotional wounds from the past continue to haunt him, making it challenging to move forward.

H. Triggers – Certain situations or people trigger his traumatic memories from the alleged massacre.

I. Coping Mechanism – Noah relies on his newfound faith and the supernatural properties of the backpack to cope with the challenges he faces.

KEITH KANE:

A. Situational: Hope – Keith hopes to bring justice for his brother’s death and believes that capturing Noah will provide closure.

B. Situational: Fear – He fears that Noah may be innocent, and finding out the truth could shatter his convictions.

C. Motivation: Want – He wants to avenge his brother’s death and serve his country by bringing Noah to justice.

D. Motivation: Need – He needs to confront the possibility that his actions are being manipulated by dark forces.

E. Mask: Base Negative Emotion – Keith suppresses his grief over his brother’s death and his doubts about his mission.

F. Mask: Public Mask – He maintains a tough and unyielding exterior as an Army CID agent.

G. Weaknesses – His inner turmoil over his brother’s death and the guilt he feels for not protecting him.

H. Triggers – Meeting Noah and learning about the supernatural properties of the backpack may trigger doubts about his mission.

I. Coping Mechanism – Keith channels his anger and grief into his relentless pursuit of Noah, trying to find closure.

JAMES JOHN:

A. Situational: Hope – James finds hope in helping Noah and believes in the backpack’s potential to make a difference in their lives.

B. Situational: Fear – He fears for Noah’s safety and the consequences of getting involved in supernatural events.

C. Motivation: Want – James wants to do the right thing by assisting Noah and guiding him on his journey.

D. Motivation: Need – He needs to find purpose and meaning in his own life, which he discovers through helping Noah.

E. Mask: Base Negative Emotion – James may have his own hidden fears and insecurities, which he conceals from others.

F. Mask: Public Mask – He presents himself as a wise and confident trucker, masking his own internal struggles.

G. Weaknesses – James might struggle with regrets from his past and worries about his future.

H. Triggers – Witnessing the supernatural events related to the backpack may trigger his own fears and doubts.

I. Coping Mechanism – He finds solace in helping others, using it as a way to cope with his own internal struggles.

CATHERINE “CAT” SCHRADER:

A. Situational: Hope – Cat hopes that Noah can find a spiritual path to redemption and wants to see him healed.

B. Situational: Fear – She fears that the supernatural properties of the backpack may have unintended consequences.

C. Motivation: Want – Cat wants to protect and guide Noah, acting as a motherly figure in his life.

D. Motivation: Need – She needs to confront her own family secrets and past, which she has kept hidden for years.

E. Mask: Base Negative Emotion – Cat conceals her own doubts and insecurities about her family’s history.

F. Mask: Public Mask – She presents herself as a strong and nurturing mentor, hiding her vulnerability.

G. Weaknesses – Her unresolved family issues and emotional baggage affect her ability to fully support Noah.

H. Triggers – The supernatural events surrounding the backpack may unearth her own family’s hidden history.

I. Coping Mechanism – Cat uses her role as a mentor to cope with her own emotional struggles and seeks redemption through helping Noah.

GINO MORELLI:

A. Situational: Hope – Gino finds hope in his interactions with Noah and the potential for a positive change in his life.

B. Situational: Fear – He fears that his suicidal tendencies may resurface and that he might become a burden to others.

C. Motivation: Want – Gino wants to be a better person and believes that helping Noah can be a step in that direction.

D. Motivation: Need – He needs to address his own mental health issues and find a reason to live.

E. Mask: Base Negative Emotion – Gino hides his inner pain and self-blame for his life’s problems.

F. Mask: Public Mask – He portrays himself as a tough cop with a good heart, masking his internal struggles.

G. Weaknesses – His inner demons and struggles with depression continue to challenge him.

H. Triggers – Witnessing the supernatural properties of the backpack may trigger his own mental health issues.

I. Coping Mechanism – Gino uses his desire to help others as a way to cope with his own emotional battles.

MARY ADAMS:

A. Situational: Hope – Mary hopes to find a way to reconcile her loyalty to her family with her love for Noah.

B. Situational: Fear – She fears that her family will disapprove of her connection with Noah, and that she may lose her father’s support.

C. Motivation: Want – She wants to reconnect with Noah and make amends for abandoning him when he needed her most.

D. Motivation: Need – Mary needs to confront her own guilt and seek forgiveness for her past actions.

E. Mask: Base Negative Emotion – She hides her inner turmoil and guilt about her divorce from Noah.

F. Mask: Public Mask – Mary presents herself as a dutiful daughter, concealing her unresolved feelings for Noah.

G. Weaknesses – Her family’s influence and her own guilt affect her ability to fully support Noah.

H. Triggers – Reuniting with Noah and witnessing the supernatural events tied to the backpack may trigger her unresolved emotions.

I. Coping Mechanism – Mary uses her desire to reconnect with Noah as a way to cope with her own internal struggles.

FATHER ZEKE:

A. Situational: Hope – Father Zeke hopes to find renewed faith and purpose in his role as a homeless shelter chaplain.

B. Situational: Fear – He fears that he may never regain his faith and that he’s failing the people he’s supposed to help.

C. Motivation: Want – He wants to guide and inspire those he serves, even though he is struggling with his own beliefs.

D. Motivation: Need – Father Zeke needs to confront his own bitterness and disillusionment to find spiritual fulfillment.

E. Mask: Base Negative Emotion – He hides his own inner turmoil and skepticism.

[Sylvia Krawczyk]

BWTV-AI Module 1 – Lesson 5: Characters Emotions

“What I learned doing this assignment is…Watching the show, it’s one that if you can make it past the first two episodes… And, with that in mind, the results are that there is only one main character. I thought there were more yet they keep dying off. In that, the emotions have been spoken about during the scenes. Perhaps, I hadn’t caught on from the prior shows. These are written well into the scenes. And, you can think back and see how they were there all the time—growing in manifestation. Very interesting indeed.”

ASSIGNMENT 1: Example Show

Watch the next episode of your Example Show and create an Emotional Profile for two or three main characters in this show.

There is one main character as the rest die off. Her name is Beth.

A. Situational: Hope-She becomes world Champion Chess Player / Fear-She loses to the Russians

B. Motivation: Want-power / Need-Approval by dominating

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion / Public Mask

D. Weaknesses-Refuses to learn more chess tactics, she goes by her instinct and her emotions take over where she can only see what’s in front of her when she loses. It stops her from thinking of various future moves that can happen from her current actions.

E. Triggers-Losing/falling behind in the game

F. Coping Mechanism-Anger/Defensiveness

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ASSIGNMENT 2: Your Show

1. For each of your main characters, brainstorm an Emotional Profile, filling in the following:

My Version:

Character: Emily/Mother

A. Situational: Hope-She can reunite with her daughter / Fear-her daughter will disown her when she finds out her true identity

B. Motivation: Want-Control / Need-Acceptance

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion-Uncertainty / Public Mask-Confidence

D. Weaknesses-Ignorance about the fundraising world

E. Triggers-Seeing children in pain and not getting the care they need.

F. Coping Mechanism-Aggressiveness

Character: Lily/Daughter

A. Situational: Hope Emily will accept her as she is / Fear-Once the truth is revealed, she will be rejected.

B. Motivation: Want to be accepted / Need to be her true self

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion-weak personality / Public Mask-strength

D. Weaknesses-Ignorant about the hospital and fundraising worlds

E. Triggers-being lied to

F. Coping Mechanism-manipulation

2. AI Version:

Certainly, here are the internal struggles for the main characters in your TV series:

**Emily Montclair**:

A. Situational:

– Hope: Emily hopes for a reunion with her estranged daughter, Abigail.

– Fear: She fears that her past actions will drive Abigail further away.

B. Motivation:

– Want: Emily wants to rekindle the mother-daughter relationship with Abigail.

– Need: She needs to reconcile her guilt over giving up her daughter.

C. Mask:

– Base Negative Emotion: Emily’s base negative emotion is guilt over her past actions.

– Public Mask: She wears a public mask of a confident, philanthropic socialite.

D. Weaknesses:

– Emily’s weakness is her emotional vulnerability regarding her past choices, which can be exploited by others.

E. Triggers:

– Anything related to mother-daughter relationships or her philanthropic work can trigger Emily’s emotional turmoil.

F. Coping Mechanism:

– Emily copes with her guilt and emotional distress by focusing on her charity work, using it as a distraction from her personal pain.

**Lily Hastings**:

A. Situational:

– Hope: Lily hopes to protect the pediatric patients and the “Ghostly Guardians” from harm.

– Fear: She fears the consequences of exposing the supernatural world to the hospital staff.

B. Motivation:

– Want: Lily wants to ensure the well-being of the young patients under her care.

– Need: She needs to reconcile her past trauma and find closure.

C. Mask:

– Base Negative Emotion: Lily’s base negative emotion is survivor’s guilt.

– Public Mask: She presents a strong and confident front as a dedicated pediatric nurse.

D. Weaknesses:

– Lily’s weakness is her guilt, which can make her hesitate when making critical decisions related to the supernatural occurrences.

E. Triggers:

– Anything related to children’s suffering or reminders of her traumatic past can trigger Lily’s survivor’s guilt.

F. Coping Mechanism:

– Lily copes with her survivor’s guilt by channeling it into her dedication to the young patients and her determination to protect the “Ghostly Guardians.”

**Abigail Montclair**:

A. Situational:

– Hope: Abigail hopes to uncover the truth about her past.

– Fear: She fears that her mother’s actions will prove to be morally indefensible.

B. Motivation:

– Want: Abigail wants to expose her mother’s secrets and find closure for herself.

– Need: She needs to come to terms with her abandonment and resentment.

C. Mask:

– Base Negative Emotion: Abigail’s base negative emotion is anger and resentment towards her mother.

– Public Mask: She presents a professional, confident front as an investigative journalist.

D. Weaknesses:

– Abigail’s weakness is her emotional attachment to her mother, which can cloud her judgment.

E. Triggers:

– Anything related to family secrets and mother-daughter relationships can trigger Abigail’s emotional turmoil.

F. Coping Mechanism:

– Abigail copes with her anger and resentment by channeling them into her investigative work, using it as an outlet for her emotions.

[Jeffrey Tolstad]

Jeff Tolstad’s Character Emotions Lesson 5

I learned that going even deeper in a character’s emotional life can make them more relatable and fascinating.

Assignment 1: Mr. Robot

Elliot’s Internal Struggles

Situational: Hope-save the world from bad people

Fear- get caught doing illegal/wrong things

Motivation: Want-inner peace

Need-to be loved

Mask: Base Neg Emotion- fear

Public Mask-competence

Weaknesses: self-medicates w drugs

Triggers: injustice

Coping Mech: brings perps to justice by threatening, arrest

Tyrell’s Internal Struggles

Situational: Hope-become Evil Corp CTO

Fear-be passed over

Motivation: Want-be respected

Need-be recognized as valuable

Mask: Base Neg Emotion-arrogance

Public Mask-friendly and aggressive

Weaknesses: is controlled by his wife whom he fears

Triggers: disrespect, disdain from others

Coping Mech: hubris

Angela’s Internal Struggles

Situational: Hope- find true love

Fear-end up alone

Motivation: Want-personal success in work and love

Need-connection

Mask: Base Neg Emotion-fear and self doubt

Public Mask-friendly, forgiving, patient

Weaknesses: insecurity from lack of self confidence

Triggers: being used, lied to

Coping Mech: denial, deflection

Assignment 2: Ghost Protocol

Dr. Katarina Ukropina’s Internal Struggles

Situational: Hope-connect with her deceased husband

Fear- unlease malevolent AI entities

Motivation: Want-to understand her husband’s death

Need-closure for her grief

Mask: Base Neg Emotion-persistence to exhaustion

Public Mask-stoicism, altruistic

Weaknesses: inner doubt re her abilities

Triggers: her father’s disapproval, criticism

Coping Mech: apologizing, working harder to please

AI Prompt Responses

Certainly, let’s delve into the internal struggles of each main character in your supernatural techno thriller TV series:

Dr. Katarina Ukropina: A. Situational: Hope – Katarina hopes to reconnect with her deceased husband, Ivan, through the neural network, but she also fears the consequences of crossing into the supernatural realm. B. Motivation: Want – She wants to bring her husband back at any cost, but she needs to balance her personal desires with ethical considerations. C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion – Her base negative emotion is grief, which she often hides behind a public mask of determination and scientific focus. D. Weaknesses – Her emotional vulnerability, driven by her grief, can be a weakness that the malevolent AI entities exploit. E. Triggers – The presence of malevolent entities or setbacks in her quest to communicate with Ivan can trigger intense emotional responses. F. Coping Mechanism – Katarina copes by burying herself in her work and using her scientific pursuits as a distraction from her grief and fear.

Ivan Ukropina: A. Situational: Fear – Ivan fears that he may not be able to protect Katarina from the malevolent AI entities that seek to harm her. B. Motivation: Want – He wants to communicate with Katarina and ensure her safety, but he may also need to guide her to uncover the truth about his own death. C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion – His base negative emotion is guilt over not being able to prevent his own death, which he hides behind a public mask of determination and protection. D. Weaknesses – His inability to interact directly with the living world can be a significant weakness in his efforts to help Katarina. E. Triggers – Threats to Katarina or revelations about his death can trigger feelings of guilt and despair. F. Coping Mechanism – Ivan copes by guiding and protecting Katarina from the supernatural threats she faces.

Dr. Victor Harlow: A. Situational: Fear – Dr. Harlow fears that Katarina’s invention will disrupt the scientific community and the world as he knows it. B. Motivation: Want – He wants to maintain his standing in the scientific world and is driven by the desire to protect scientific integrity, but he may also need to achieve recognition. C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion – His base negative emotion is insecurity, which he conceals behind a public mask of confidence and skepticism. D. Weaknesses – His skepticism about the supernatural world can make him underestimate the real threat posed by the malevolent AI entities. E. Triggers – Encounters with supernatural phenomena or the potential success of Katarina’s invention can trigger his insecurities. F. Coping Mechanism – Dr. Harlow copes by challenging Katarina’s work and maintaining skepticism as a defense mechanism against the unknown.

Jackson Stewart: A. Situational: Fear – Jackson fears the potential consequences of his involvement in Katarina’s research, particularly the malevolent AI entities. B. Motivation: Want – He wants to excel in his role and support Katarina’s scientific pursuits, but he may also need recognition for his expertise. C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion – His base negative emotion is anxiety, which he hides behind a public mask of professionalism and technical competence. D. Weaknesses – His anxiety can lead to moments of self-doubt and hesitation, especially when dealing with supernatural phenomena. E. Triggers – Encounters with malevolent entities or unexpected technical challenges can trigger his anxiety. F. Coping Mechanism – Jackson copes by immersing himself in the technical aspects of the research, focusing on what he can control.

Borislav Milosevic: A. Situational: Hope – Borislav hopes to protect Katarina and the team from malevolent forces, but he also fears the darkness that comes with the supernatural. B. Motivation: Want – He wants to cleanse the living world of malevolent entities, but he needs to maintain his faith in the face of doubt. C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion – His base negative emotion is doubt in his own abilities, which he conceals behind a public mask of spiritual authority and confidence. D. Weaknesses – His doubt can weaken his spiritual powers and effectiveness in dealing with the malevolent entities. E. Triggers – Moments of spiritual conflict or encounters with malevolent entities can trigger his doubt and insecurity. F. Coping Mechanism – Borislav copes by reaffirming his faith and seeking guidance from higher powers in moments of doubt.

These internal struggles add depth and complexity to your main characters, highlighting the emotional and psychological challenges they face in the supernatural techno thriller setting.

[Sandra Nelles]

Sandra’s Character Emotions

What I learned doing this assignment is how to make my lead characters uniquely emotional by focusing on their internal struggles and reactions. Watching the example show and creating the Emotional profile for two of the main characters also helped me develop Emotional Profiles for the lead characters in my story.

ASSIGNMENT 1: THE SOPRANOS

TONY SOPRANO EMOTIONAL PROFILE

A. Situational: Hope – better family relationships / Fear – arrested, prison or killed

B. Motivation: Want – respect / Need – power and control

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion – anger and anxiety / Public Mask – tough, composed, strong

D. Weaknesses – over-loyal to family, impulsive when angry

E. Triggers – family conflicts, threats of power

F. Coping Mechanism: fights back, lying, analyzes (therapy)

CARMELA SOPRANO EMOTIONAL PROFILE

A. Situational: Hope – stable family, normalcy / Fear – safety and consequences of Tony’s illegal activities

B. Motivation: Want – a better life (social status and financial security) / Need – emotional fulfillment and genuine connection

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion – frustration, disappointment, loneliness, jealousy / Public Mask – strong and supportive mother and wife

D. Weaknesses: over-loyal and dependent on Tony, compromised morality

E. Triggers: Tony’s infidelity, violence and danger

F. Coping Mechanism: materialism, counsel with Father Intintola

ASSIGNMENT 2: My Show

SLOANE EMOTIONAL PROFILE

A. Situational: Hope – having a comfortable life / Fear – of failure, being arrested or killed

B. Motivation: Want – to stay alive and provide for his family / Need – to feel he’s loved, and to confront his insecurities and find validation inside versus from others.

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion – feelings of worthlessness, shame and guilt / Public Mask: confident, friendly, calm and composed

D. Weaknesses: makes impulsive decisions when under pressure, people pleaser

E. Triggers: threats to himself, family or crew, major stress

F. Coping Mechanism: lies, schemes, and alters his state by drinking alcohol

MARCY EMOTIONAL PROFILE

A. Situational: Hope – a stable family life / Fear – being betrayed

B. Motivation: Want – social status and financial security/ Need – love and control

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion – anger, frustration, disappointment, loneliness / Public Mask – warm mother and wife

D. Weaknesses: overprotective of the children, need to control, unpredictable

E. Triggers: major stress, fear

F. Coping Mechanism: fights back and blames Sloane, manipulates

ARCHIE EMOTIONAL PROFILE

A. Situational: Hope – financial success and stability / Fear – getting caught and not providing for his two families

B. Motivation: Want – to be successful and retire early / Need – validation and recognition

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion – feeling inadequate and fear of failure / Public Mask – confident and life of the party

D. Weaknesses: ignorant about the smuggling world

E. Triggers: major stress (financial threats), criticism

F. Coping Mechanism: denial, hides and avoids, alters state by drinking

SENOR GRANDE EMOTIONAL PROFILE

A. Situational: Hope – to maintain control and dominance / Fear – being linked to the illegal activities

B. Motivation: Want – wealth and power / Need – control and dominance

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion – distrust and paranoia / Public Mask – confident, important person

D. Weaknesses: ego driven, over-confidence, need to control

E. Triggers: being disrespected

F. Coping Mechanism: fights back, lies, manipulates

[savanna]

Savanna’s Characters’ Emotions

What I learned is that I needed to go back and feed the AI query more specifics about one character to receive the responses that made sense to me. Most of the responses were what I came up with initially though.

Antonio hopes to understand his abilities to heal and fears his power is from evil; He wants to use his powers to gain fame and recognition but needs to use his abilities selflessly for the greater good, he has a moral conflict. His mask is that of a hero, but his base negative fear is terror of evil; His weakness is not understanding the effect he has on others; He is triggered by societal injustice of the sick; His coping mechanism is prayer and solitude.

Juan hopes to impress the medical community and fears A. is a fake; Juan wants to be close to A. and is attracted to him but needs to find a way to be professional and keep boundaries; Juan’s mask is friendly and supportive but base negative emotion is a deep sense of insecurity due to his unrequited romantic feelings; Jan’s infatuation with A. is a weakness and is triggered by moments of affection between A. and others; Juan copes by writing and journaling and coming to terms with his situation.

[Joan Macbeth]

Joan Macbeth’s Character Emotions

What I learned doing this assignment … I like using the polar opposite emotions when possible, to create conflict within each character. The area I need to work on is “Triggers.”

ASSIGNMENT 1: Example Show

Watch the next episode of your Example Show and create an Emotional Profile for two or three main characters in this show.

Deadline: 24 hours

THE HANDMAID’S TALE

JUNE/OFFRED PROFILE

• A. Hope: To escape. Fear: Arrest and death or torture.
• B. Want: Control over her own life. / Need: To survive
• C. Base Negative Emotion: Despair / Public Mask: A good little handmaid.
• D. Weaknesses: Fear of “getting caught” doing the “wrong” thing…
• E. Triggers: When she thinks about Hannah, or her old life with her husband and best friend.
• F. Coping Mechanism: Biding her time – but how much time does she have???.

SERENA PROFILE

• A. Hope: To have a child/family. Fear: If she has no family, will her husband leave her?
• B. Want: Offred to have a baby. / Need: Maintain her position with her husband.
• C. Base Negative Emotion: Fear that results in cruelty toward Offred / Public Mask: Pious Commander’s Wife
• D. Weaknesses: Fear/feeling inferior/jealousy.
• E. Triggers: If she feels Commander is favouring Offred.
• F. Coping Mechanism: She’s the Commander’s Wife, her status means all must respect and obey her.

ASSIGNMENT 2: Your Show

1. For each of your main characters, brainstorm an Emotional Profile, filling in the following:

JULIET

• A. Situational: Hope – that she can be with Romeo / Fear – what cruel punishment will she face for being disobedient?
• B. Motivation: Want – to be free to be with the young man she loves / Need – to find a way out, without getting killed
• C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion – Selfish? Her relative privilege makes her spoiled/greedy. / Public Mask: Pretty and clever girl in the upper echelon of the collective.
• D. Weaknesses – rebellious; wants her own way, plus she’s energized by danger and it makes her impulsive.
• E. Triggers _____ ?
• F. Coping Mechanism – confiding in her best friend Kate

ROMEO

• A. Situational: Hope – to be with Julliet / Fear – death
• B. Motivation: Want – to be with Juliet/ Need – forget Juliet and marry his betrothed cousin in the tribe.
• C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion – betrayal / Public Mask – always try to do the right thing
• D. Weaknesses – soft hands – he was not meant for this level of self-reliance and survival
• E. Triggers – (death of parents?)
• F. Coping Mechanism – diligence

2. Once you have a version that you created, go to AI and have it create a version of the Emotional Profile for your characters. Use this prompt:

For each of the [main characters] for this [genre] about this [concept], please brainstorm the [Internal Struggles] of that character that have the fit this TV series well.

Internal Struggles =

A. Situational: Hope / Fear

B. Motivation: Want / Need

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion / Public Mask

D. Weaknesses

E. Triggers

F. Coping Mechanism

Genre =

Concept =

Main characters =

For each of the [main characters] for this [genre] about this [concept], please brainstorm the [Internal Struggles] of that character that have the fit this TV series well.

Internal Struggles =

A. Situational: Hope / Fear

B. Motivation: Want / Need

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion / Public Mask

D. Weaknesses

E. Triggers

F. Coping Mechanism

Genre = Post-apocalyptic Thriller

Concept = Post-apocalyptic reimagining of “Romeo and Juliet” in a future low-tech world where women are enslaved to reproduce for the military dictatorship, who are out to destroy the few remaining free people living in the wilds of Northwest/Cascadia.

Main characters = Romeo, Juliet,

ChatGPT

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Certainly, let’s brainstorm the internal struggles for Romeo and Juliet in this post-apocalyptic thriller:

Romeo:

A. Situational:

• Hope: Romeo harbors hope for a brighter future where love and freedom can flourish amidst the chaos and brutality of the post-apocalyptic world.
• Fear: He is haunted by the fear of failing to protect Juliet, his tribe, and the vision of a free Cascadia.

B. Motivation:

• Want: He wants to prove his worth within the tribe and gain recognition as a capable leader.
• Need: He needs to find a way to channel his impulsiveness and desire for vengeance into a well-thought-out plan for resistance.

C. Mask:

• Base Negative Emotion: Romeo struggles with anger and impulsivity, which can lead to confrontations within the tribe.
• Public Mask: He presents a facade of confidence and assertiveness to his tribe, hiding his inner doubts.

D. Weaknesses:

• Romeo’s impulsivity and tendency to rush into situations without considering the consequences can put both himself and his tribe in danger.

E. Triggers:

• The suffering of those he cares about, especially Juliet, serves as a trigger for his impulsive actions and determination to protect them.

F. Coping Mechanism:

• Romeo often channels his emotions into action, taking risks and leading his tribe into dangerous situations. He struggles to find healthier ways to cope.

Juliet:

A. Situational:

• Hope: Juliet holds on to hope that she can escape the collective and live a life free from servitude.
• Fear: She lives in constant fear of the collective’s leaders, their reprisals, and the potential consequences of her clandestine actions.

B. Motivation:

• Want: She wants to break free from the collective’s control and find her family, who were separated from her during her capture.
• Need: Juliet needs to find a way to trust others within the collective and build a network of support to execute her escape plan.

C. Mask:

• Base Negative Emotion: Juliet often grapples with feelings of vulnerability and inadequacy, especially when facing the collective’s leaders.
• Public Mask: She presents a facade of compliance and submission to the collective while secretly plotting rebellion.

D. Weaknesses:

• Juliet’s deep-seated fear and inexperience make her vulnerable to manipulation by both the collective’s leaders and fellow captives.

E. Triggers:

• The realization of the collective’s cruelty, especially toward her fellow captives, serves as a trigger for Juliet’s determination to rebel.

F. Coping Mechanism:

• Juliet channels her emotions into her secret experiments and alliances with other prisoners, seeking to regain a sense of control in a world where she has little power.

[Ann Carpenter]

Assignment 1: Example Show WEDNESDAY

WEDNESDAY PROFILE

A. Hope: to be left alone. Fear: She won’t be accepted.

B. Want: To be more than her mother was. Need: to prove it to herself.

C. Base Negative Emotion: bitter and morbid. Public Mask: Morbid and negative.

D. Weaknesses: overconfident that she doesn’t need anyone.

E. Triggers: hugs, smiles, over friendliness.

F. Coping Mechanism: Ignoring everyone, playing her cello, writing

ENID PROFILE

A. Hope: to be loved. Fear: that she won’t fit in.

B. Want: To have family. Need: to wolf out.

C. Base Negative Emotion: fearful, Public Mask: Friendly, cheerful.

D. Weaknesses: standing up for herself. Too submissive.

E. Triggers: rudeness

F. Coping Mechanism: showing her claws. Then turning the other cheek.

Assignment 2:

Ann’s Character Emotions

What I learned doing this assignment is that I can be open to new ideas by using AI. It’s a springboard for me.

Sister:

· Internal Struggle (Hope/Fear): Struggles with the hope of bringing peace to her town but fears the corrupt forces she fights.

· Motivation (Want/Need): Wants to ensure justice for the people and needs to find her place in this wild frontier.

· Mask (Base Negative Emotion/Public Mask): hides her anger from past injustices with a composed exterior to maintain the trust and respect of the town.

· Weaknesses: Her unwavering faith (gullible) makes her vulnerable to betrayal and manipulation.

· Triggers: Seeing acts of cruelty reminds her of her past.

· Coping Mechanism: Turns to prayer.

Razor Jack:

· Internal Struggle (Hope/Fear): Hoping to find a new life free of crime. Fears that he can never change.

· Motivation (Want/Need): Wants to prove that he is just more than an average criminal. He needs to be the best.

· Mask (Base Negative Emotion/Public Mask: Wears a cold and merciless façade to keep others at a distance.

· Weaknesses: Can’t trust anyone and he’s too impulsive.

· Triggers: Anyone that questions his identity.

· Coping Mechanism: The more impulsive and reckless he can be, he gains a sense of control and power.

Lone Eagle:

· Internal Struggle (Hope/Fear): hopes for the preservation of his tribe but fears the loss of their cultural identity.

· Motivation (Want/Need): Wants to protect the scared lands. Needs to bridge the gap between the settlers and his tribe for peace.

· Mask (Base Negative Emotion/Public Mask): hides his deep resentment toward the settlers. Wears a diplomatic face to maintain peace.

· Weaknesses: His fierce loyalty to Sister and his tribe blinds him to other perspectives. This leads to misunderstandings.

· Triggers: any incident of disrespect towards his heritage triggers anger.

· Coping Mechanism: Seeks solace in nature.

The four young brothers- Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John:

· Internal Struggle (Hope/Fear): hoping to prove their worth and independence but fear the idea of being separated.

· Motivation (Want/Need): Want to establish their place in the world but they need to protect each other. They value their bond above all else.

· Mask (Base Negative Emotion/Public Mask: They hide their insecurities behind a façade of unity. They present a united front even when facing internal conflicts.

· Weaknesses: Being so dependent upon each other leads to an inability to make individual decisions and stand up for their personal beliefs.

· Triggers: Threats to their unity and safety. It creates fights between them.

· Coping Mechanism: Leaning on each other, sharing experiences and memories. This gives them the sense of security and stability.

[Etta Worthington]

What I learned doing this assignment is…well, that this is very hard for me. It’s particularly very hard because I am working on a comedy and all of these triggers and ideas and explanations are based on serious shows.

ASSIGNMENT 1: Scandal

Olivia

• A. Situational: Hopes for a real love/family relationship / Fears she has missed that opportunity and will always be alone

• B. Motivation: Wants to always be in control / Needs to feel loved

• C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion fear of being weak / Public Mask totally on top of thins

• D. Weaknesses her heart

• E. Triggers when she makes a misjudgement

• F. Coping Mechanism scheme and connive to get back at

Fitz

• A. Situational: Hopes to be heroic and memorable / Fears everything could come crashing down on him and he’s be disgraced

• B. Motivation: Wants adulation / Needs to feel loved

• C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion that he;s a failure / Public Mask assured and in control

• D. Weaknesses hursts those he loves

• E. Triggers loss of control in relationships

• F. Coping Mechanism fights back

<hr>ASSIGNMENT 2: Your Show

1. For each of your main characters, brainstorm an Emotional Profile, filling in the following:

Lydia

• A. Situational: Hopes she

• can make a difference in the planet / Fears she just too old to make a

difference

• B. Motivation: Wants to make

a difference / Needs to show that her life wasn’t a waste

• C. Mask: Base Negative

Emotion being ignored/ Public Mask she isn’t phased by anything

• D. Weaknesses sweet gooey desserts and enjoying them to the

fullest

• E. Triggers when people seems to look past her or ignore

her ideas

F. Coping Mechanism finding some gooey pastry to eat

Martez

• A. Situational: Hopes he

will make the best dressed list / Fears he is too fat

• B. Motivation: Wants

recognition / Needs to know he matters

• C. Mask: Base Negative

Emotion / Public Mask

D. Weaknesses very ego driven and self focused

E. Triggers being treated poorly or as less than

F. Coping Mechanism going inside himself

Alonzo

Situational: Hope / Fear

• Motivation:

Want / Need

• Mask: Base

Negative Emotion Greed / Public Mask Being very agreeable and helpful

Weaknesses get rich quick ideas

• Triggers reminders of how ignored and mistreated he

was in high school

Coping Mechanism scheming

Angela

• A. Situational: Hopes she will strike it rich / Fear she will never have a home again

• B. Motivation: Wants to be beautiful/ Needs to feel like she matters

• C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion Shame / Public Mask bit of a bully

• D. Weaknesses ignores others, even those who try and help her

• E. Triggers someone threatening her

• F. Coping Mechanism blame others

[Sara]

What I learned is not to delay completing the assignments just because I’ve been given more time. Now I’m behind ARGH. I also learned that I can ask AI for more detail or to clarify its replies and that can give an extra layer of detail which has been great.

[Paige Macdonald]

Paige’s Character Emotions

What I learned doing this assignment is to go with the flow with the help of different AI outputs. The characters are shaping up to feel more three-dimensional with each pass, and the one that may be too good to be true, I may kill off. Literally. As in the first season. Like GOT. Make him beloved and sacrifice him to stir shit up.

Assignment #1: SUCCESSION / Episodes 1-5

LOGAN

• A. Hope: Healthy enough to remain in control / Fear: Not being needed anymore.

• B. Want: Power / Need: Dominance.

• C. Base Negative Emotion: No longer valued, worthless / Public Mask: A family man, in control.

• D. Weaknesses: Hot headed temper, his failing health.

• E. Triggers: Others challenging his capabilities, his decisions.

• F. Coping Mechanism: He blindsides people in an underhanded manner; he’s a bully.

KENDALL

• A. Hope: To gain his father’s approval and to be CEO / Fear: He won’t get the position and will be undermined.

• B. Want: To be successful, to be CEO / Need: Approval.

• C. Base Negative Emotion: Worthless, self-doubt / Public Mask: An important executive.

• D. Weaknesses: Past drug addiction, he lacks confidence.

• E. Triggers: His father’s attacks on him, others doubting his role in the company.

• F. Coping Mechanism: Seeks confirmation and approval from others, sometimes through secretive and deceptive behavior.

ROMAN

• A. Hope: To prove he matters / Fear: That he’s not up to task or a joke.

• B. Want: To please his father, recognition / Need: To show the world he matters.

• C. Base Negative Emotion: Worthless, not valued / Public Mask: Impartial, comedian.

• D. Weaknesses: Doesn’t have a good work ethic, glides by in life, his lack of seriousness.

• E. Triggers: Questioning his ability to do the job, not being taken seriously.

• F. Coping Mechanism: Uses humor and irreverence to deflect tough situations.

Assignment #2: ZEROES

ZARA

• A. Hope: Find a way back to Earth, what she knows. / Fear: Being trapped in space forever, the unknown.

• B. Want: To prove her worth / Need: To be accepted, to belong.

• C. Base Negative Emotion: Anger and vulnerability at her circumstances and those who’ve wronged her/ Public Mask: Tough exterior, image of confidence.

• D. Weaknesses: Fear of abandonment and isolation, which leads to moments of self-doubt and vulnerability.

• E. Triggers: Situations that remind her of her past life of Earth, making her confront the fear of losing her home.

• F. Coping Mechanism: Throws herself into her work, her engineering projects, and by trying to be the toughest person in the room.

MC

• A. Hope: Sense of normalcy and acceptance, despite her physical disability. / Fear: Lack of control over her own life.

• B. Want: To secure a future for herself and her brother / Need: Recognition and validation for her contributions, beyond her physical limitations.

• C. Base Negative Emotion: Profound sense of inadequacy / Public Mask: Confident, cheerful person.

• D. Weaknesses: Her reluctance to ask for help and her fear of rejection.

• E. Triggers: Situations that challenge her independence.

• F. Coping Mechanism: Uses humor to deflect tough situations.

ISAAC

• A. Hope: To lead the Zeroes to a better future, to prove himself / Fear: That his actions may not be enough, and he’ll disappoint everyone, especially MC.

• B. Want: To be independent, capable as the older brother / Need: His sister’s guidance. And support more than he’d like to admit, creating a tension between his desire for autonomy and his dependence on MC.

• C. Base Negative Emotion: Insecure, not confident / Public Mask: Image of optimism, role model for the others and MC.

• D. Weaknesses: Overprotective nature, struggles with self-esteem, can be impulsive and naïve.

• E. Triggers: Situations where he feels powerless or overlooked. Situations where the safety of MC and the Zeroes are at stake.

• F. Coping Mechanism: Takes on the role of the strong, unwavering leader, even if it’s sacrificing his own feelings and wants.

[Kimbal Thompson]

Kimbal Thompson BWTV-AI Module 1 – Lesson 5: Depth of Emotions

What I learned from this lesson is depth of emotions can change and significantly affect the emotional interaction between characters.

ASSIGNMENT 1 The Diplomat

Watch the next episode of your Example Show and create an Emotional Profile for two or three main characters in this show.

KATE PROFILE

• A.
  Hope: To succeed as Ambassador / Fear: to not.
• B.
  Want: To be successful as Ambassador. / Need: To prove herself despite
  Hal.
• C.
  Base Negative Emotion: Anger and frustration pride / Public Mask: Confidant
• D.
  Weaknesses: succumbs to Hal, other men.
• E.
  Triggers: Hal going behind her back, having to conform to feminine image.
• F.
  Coping Mechanism: Proving herself despite her initial doubts.

HAL PROFILE

• A.
  Hope: become an ambassador on her own without Hal. / Fear: Hal will
  prevent it behind the scenes.
• B.
  Want: To be in charge. / Need: Control.
• C.
  Base Negative Emotion: Weak or inadequate / Public Mask: In control
• D.
  Weaknesses: lack of discretion / need to control.
• E.
  Triggers: Losing control.
• F.
  Coping Mechanism: Manipulation.

STUART HAYFORD PROFILE

• A.
  Hope: Having a comfortable life outside DC. / Fear: losing position
• B.
  Want: responsibility / Need: Love and validation.
• C.
  Base Negative Emotion: not important / Public Mask: Remains in background.
• D.
  Weaknesses: keeps secrets.
• E.
  Triggers: Being disrespected.
• F.
  Coping Mechanism: putting himself first from relationships.

ASSIGNMENT 2: Your Show

1. For each of your main characters, brainstorm an Emotional Profile, filling in the following:

Art:

• A.
  Situational: Hope: Have a successful trip / Fear: Something might go
  wrong.
• B.
  Motivation: Want: to assure successful material is found and brought to
  Hawaii / Need: Success
• C.
  Mask: Base Negative Emotion / Public Mask: Confidant of trip
• D.
  Weaknesses: lack of sleep, running late.
• E.
  Triggers: Having to keep moving.
• F.
  Coping Mechanism: congenial

Boe:

• A.
  Situational: Hope: Have a successful trip / Fear: Something might go
  wrong.
• B.
  Motivation: Want: to impress Indian source / Need: Success
• C.
  Mask: Base Negative Emotion: lack of confidence / Public Mask: physique
• D.
  Weaknesses: stuttering .
• E.
  Triggers: anything .that questions him; authority.
• F.
  Coping Mechanism: smiling.

Seth Johnson

• A.
  Situational: Hope: apprehend the drug smugglers / Fear: They may get away.
• B.
  Motivation: Want: to assure successful bust / Need: Success
• C.
  Mask: Base Negative Emotion: He may be missing the bigger picture / Public
  Mask: Disguises
• D.
  Weaknesses: jumps to conclusions, overreacts.
• E.
  Triggers: Seeing what he believes are signs of unjust enrichment.
• F.
  Coping Mechanism: congenial reticence

2. Once you have a version that you created, go to AI and have it create a version of the Emotional Profile for your characters. Use this prompt:

For each of the [main characters] for this [genre] about this [concept], please brainstorm the [Internal Struggles] of that character that have the fit this TV series well.

Internal Struggles = Drama

A. Situational: Hope / Fear

B. Motivation: Want / Need

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion / Public Mask

D. Weaknesses

E. Triggers

F. Coping Mechanism

Genre = Drama

Concept = Concept: An architect and stone merchant are asked to fly to India from Hawaii to oversee the production quality control of slate flooring sold by the stone merchant that the architect has specified for a large project in Hawaii. A DEA agent mistakenly tails them on the trip thinking that they are drug smugglers.

Sub Worlds: Asian Travel, Indian Stone, Drug smuggling

Main Character Circles:

Protagonists:

Architect Art is a successful late 30’s architect. He has specified a large amount of Slate from India for paving of his project’s exterior walks and interior flooring. He is athletic and well spoken.

Stone Merchant: Boe Bosley is the exclusive purveyor of the Indian slate specified. He is in his mid-fifties, six-foot five inches tall, weighs two-hundred sixty pounds and stutters when nervous.

Antagonist:

DEA agent Seth Johnson, mid-forties, average build mistakenly believes the protagonists to be drug smugglers on a trip to arrange a major shipment from Asia into Hawaii.

1. Architect Art: A. Situational: Hope – Art hopes the slate from India will meet the high standards he set for his project, but he fears that it might not live up to his expectations, jeopardizing his career. B. Motivation: Want – Art wants the slate to be perfect for his project, but he needs to balance this with the practical limitations and budget constraints. C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion – He struggles with a fear of failure, but he maintains a public image of confidence and expertise in front of his clients and team. D. Weaknesses: Art’s weakness is his perfectionism, which could lead to an obsession with the slate’s quality. E. Triggers: Seeing any imperfections or deviations in the quality of the slate may trigger Art’s anxieties. F. Coping Mechanism: Art copes by micromanaging and obsessively inspecting the slate, which may strain his relationship with Boe.

2. Stone Merchant Boe Bosley: A. Situational: Fear – Boe fears that the slate might not meet Art’s high expectations, jeopardizing their business relationship. B. Motivation: Need – Boe needs this deal to go smoothly to sustain his business and provide for his family, but he wants Art’s approval and trust. C. Mask: Public Mask – He hides his nervous stutter with a confident and composed facade when dealing with clients like Art. D. Weaknesses: Boe’s weakness is his nervous stutter, which may make him seem less reliable to others. E. Triggers: Pressure from Art or Seth’s suspicion may trigger Boe’s stutter and anxiety. F. Coping Mechanism: Boe copes by rehearsing what he wants to say, avoiding eye contact, and taking deep breaths to control his stutter.

Antagonist: 3. DEA Agent Seth Johnson: A. Situational: Fear – Seth fears that the drug smugglers will evade him and bring illegal substances into Hawaii, leading to potential danger and embarrassment. B. Motivation: Want – He wants to apprehend the drug smugglers and prove himself to his superiors, but he needs concrete evidence to do so. C. Mask: Public Mask – Seth hides his fear and obsession with the case behind a facade of being a diligent and competent agent. D. Weaknesses: Seth’s weakness is his tunnel vision and overzealous pursuit, which may lead to him wrongly targeting innocent people. E. Triggers: Any suspicious behavior or perceived connections between Art and Boe and drug smuggling may trigger Seth’s obsession. F. Coping Mechanism: Seth copes by working tirelessly and obsessively following Art and Boe, often ignoring other aspects of his life and health.

These internal struggles should create compelling drama in your TV series as the characters navigate their individual challenges within the broader context of the Asian travel, Indian stone, and drug smuggling sub-worlds.

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[LIN FUENTES]

BWTV-AI Module 1 – Lesson 5: Depth of Emotions – homework

What I learned doing this assignment was how much better AI is at doing this than I am, not to mention, faster. This will give me options with a clearer direction once I start to write the screenplay.

Lin’s Character Emotions

ASSIGNMENT 1: Example Show

Compiled profiles for the show Succession.

Logan Profile

A. Hope: Maintain the status quo. / Fear: Losing power/control.

B. Want: To continue running the company. / Need: To find a successor.

C. Base Negative Emotion: Anger. / Public Mask: Strength and leadership.

D. Weaknesses: Stubborness and inability to trust easily.

E. Triggers: Challenges to his authority, disloyalty within the family, or threats to the company.

F. Coping Mechanism: To use intimidation, manipulation, and coercion to maintain control.

Kendall Profile

A. Hope: To take over the family business with his father’s approval. Fear: Failing to meet Logan’s expectations.

B. Want: Power and recognition from within the company and Logan. / Need: To confront his personal demons and guilt over past mistakes.

C. Base Negative Emotion: Self doubt and guilt. / Public Mask: Confidence and ambition.

D. Weaknesses: Vulnerabilty to substance abuse, his inner demons. and his struggle with indecision.

E. Triggers: By Logan’s dismissive attitude, reminders of his past failures, and internal conflict over his actions.

F. Coping Mechanism: Substance abuse, therapy, and attempts to assert his dominance in the family business.

Roman Profile

A. Hope: For recognition and respect within the family and the business. / Fear: Being perceived as incompetent and being the family’s perpetual screw-up.

B. Want: To have fun and not take things too seriously. / Need: To find a sense of purpose and prove himself as a capable executive.

C. Base Negative Emotion: Insecurity. / Public Mask: A public persona of humor nonchalance, and arrogance.

D. Weaknesses: Lack of commitment, tendency to avoid responsibility , and difficulty taking things seriously.

E. Triggers: His family’s criticism and situations that require him to take on more responsibility than he’s comfortable with.

F. Coping Mechanism: Through humor, sarcasm and distancing himself from serious matters often resorting to self-deprecating humor to deflect criticism.

ASSIGNMENT 2: Your Show

1. Emotional Profile for each of the main characters :

Simone

A. Hope: To get back with Alexandria. / Fear: Of being alone.

B. Want: To figure out how to get Alexandria back. / Need: To feel loved.

C. Base Negative Emotion: Sadness / Public Mask: Optimism

D. Weaknesses: Powerless, need to control.

E. Triggers: Major stress and the wound of Alexandra breaking up with her.

F. Coping Mechanism: Crying.

Todd

A. Hope: To flip Simona into falling for him. / Fear: He may lose her as a friend if he screws things up.

B. Want: To find love and settle down. / Need: To be loved.

C. Base Negative Emotion: Terror. / Public Mask: Hero.

D. Weaknesses: Ego driven, obsessive.

E. Triggers: Being disrespected.

F. Coping Mechanism:

Mindy

A. Hope: To have a family. / Fear: Being able to support a family.

B. Want: Power. / Need: Approval.

C. Base Negative Emotion: Weak. / Public Mask: Dominant.

D. Weaknesses:

E. Triggers:

F. Coping Mechanism:

Cory

A. Hope: To feel inclusive living in gay mecca. / Fear: Having to leave San Francisco.

B. Want: Fame and fortune. / Need: Approval.

C. Base Negative Emotion: Worthless. / Public Mask: Important person.

D. Weaknesses:

E. Triggers:

F. Coping Mechanism:

Heather

A. Hope: To get her degree. / Fear: She won’t get her degree.

B. Want: A relationship. / Need: To feel loved.

C. Base Negative Emotion: / Public Mask:

D. Weaknesses:

E. Triggers:

F. Coping Mechanism: Drinks wine.

2. AI Emotional Profile:

For each of the [main characters] for this [genre] about this [concept], please brainstorm the [Internal Struggles] of that character that fit this TV series well.

Internal Struggles =

A. Situational: Hope / Fear

B. Motivation: Want / Need

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion / Public Mask

D. Weaknesses

E. Triggers

F. Coping Mechanism

Genre = Drama/Comedy

Concept = Simone has recently been dumped by Alexandria who has discovered she likes light bondage. Simone rents out an upstairs bedroom to a college student, Heather, and the downstairs inlaw unit to a lesbian couple, Mindy and Cory, who are transplants from Utah. Todd is Simone’s best friend, straight, and next door neighbor.

Main characters = Simone, Todd, Mindy, Cory, Heather, and Alexandria

ChatGPT

Sure, I’d be happy to help you brainstorm internal struggles for each of the main characters in your drama/comedy TV series. Here are some ideas:

1. Simone:

A. Situational: Hope – Simone hopes to find love again and fears ending up alone.

B. Motivation: Want – She wants to get over her breakup and move on, but she needs to heal from her past relationship.

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion – She is hurt and heartbroken, but her public mask is that she’s fine and over her ex.

D. Weaknesses – Simone is vulnerable to falling back into unhealthy habits as a way of coping with her pain.

E. Triggers – Seeing or hearing about Alexandria’s new relationship or encountering reminders of her past relationship trigger her emotions.

F. Coping Mechanism – She might use humor and sarcasm to deflect from her true feelings, but it often backfires.

2. Todd:

A. Situational: Hope – Todd hopes to see his best friend, Simone, happy and fear that he might not be able to help her.

B. Motivation: Want – He wants to be a good friend to Simone, but he needs to balance his own life.

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion – He worries about Simone but masks it with humor and banter.

D. Weaknesses – Todd’s loyalty to Simone can sometimes lead to him neglecting his own needs.

E. Triggers – Watching Simone struggle triggers his concern and protective instincts.

F. Coping Mechanism – He might use humor and light-heartedness as a way to distract Simone from her pain.

3. Mindy and Cory:

A. Situational: Hope – They hope to find acceptance in their new city and fear facing discrimination.

B. Motivation: Want – They want to create a loving home together, but they need to adapt to a new environment.

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion – They might carry the fear of being judged as outsiders but present a confident exterior.

D. Weaknesses – They might struggle with fitting into the new community and dealing with the unfamiliar.

E. Triggers – Encounters with prejudice or ignorance can trigger their fears and insecurities.

F. Coping Mechanism – They might rely on each other for support and strength, leaning into their loving relationship.

4. Heather:

A. Situational: Hope – Heather hopes to enjoy her college life and fear the pressures of adulthood.

B. Motivation: Want – She wants to have fun and make friends, but she needs to focus on her studies.

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion – She might be anxious about her responsibilities but presents herself as carefree.

D. Weaknesses – Heather may struggle with balancing her academic and social life.

E. Triggers – Academic stress or feelings of being overwhelmed trigger her fears.

F. Coping Mechanism – She may use humor and escapism to avoid confronting her responsibilities.

5. Alexandria:

A. Situational: Hope – She hopes to explore her newfound desires and fears judgment from her past.

B. Motivation: Want – She wants to be true to herself, but she needs to navigate her evolving identity.

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion – She might feel guilt or confusion but presents a confident exterior.

D. Weaknesses – Alexandria may grapple with reconciling her old and new self.

E. Triggers – Reminders of her past life and judgmental attitudes can trigger her fears.

F. Coping Mechanism – She may confide in a trusted friend or engage in self-discovery to cope with her internal conflicts.

These are just some initial ideas for the internal struggles of your main characters. You can develop and refine them further to suit the tone and direction of your TV series.

[Griffith Lambert]

Lesson 5, Assignment 1

Griff’s Character Emotions for Riverdale

ARCHIE

• A. Situational:
  Hopes to be a songwriter and perform/Fear: He’s not good enough
• B.
  Motivation: Want: To be accepted/ Need: Affirmation
• C. Mask:
  Base Negative Emotion: Fear of humiliation / Public mask: Confident jock.
• D.
  Weaknesses: Lack of self-confidence
• E. Triggers:
  Hates bullying.
• F. Coping
  Mechanism: Pacifying even in unfair situations.

BETTY

• A. Situational: Hopes Archie will someday love her /
  Fear: Veronica will steal him.
• B. Motivation: Wants love from family and friends /
  Needs validation, approval
• C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion: Shame / Public Mask: Good
  Girl
• D. Weaknesses: Easily influenced
• E. Triggers: Rejection; Anything to do with Polly (sister.)
• F. Coping Mechanism: Pretending everything is fine.

VERONICA

• A. Situational: Hopes to be accepted for herself / Fear:
  stained reputation.
• B. Motivation: Wants to fit in with other students, new
  friends / Need: Assimilation.
• C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion: Chip on shoulder/
  Public Mask: Confident and in control.
• D. Weaknesses: Competitiveness
• E. Triggers: Being challenged.
• F. Coping Mechanism: Attack.

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[Griffith Lambert]

Lesson 5, Assignment 2

Griff’s Character Intrigue for my TV series, The Loner

What I learned: I think Bard is plugged into some gender stereotypes: In Lesson 3 Bard made my one female character pregnant, and in Lesson 5 Bard wants her to already have children, as if the only way a female character can be motivated is by answering her call to make babies. Come on, Bard, get with it!

The Loner

A quiet new neighbor moves into a suburban neighborhood, sparking suspicion from the nosey slacker neighbors.

Kim: Unemployed slacker living off dead parents’ social security.

Jo: Unfulfilled housewife (with NO CHILDREN) putting up with Kim’s (mostly) verbal abuse.

Rami: New neighbor who is supposedly waiting for his wife and child to arrive from Uzbekistan.

Byron: The cop wanna-be who doesn’t buy Rami’s story.

Kim

• A. Situational: Hopes to prove himself effective / Fear
  of inadequacy.
• B. Motivation: Wants respect / Needs affirmation.
• C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion: Self-criticism, shame /
  Public Mask: Bully
• D. Weaknesses: Drugs and alcohol; Insecurity, lacking
  focus, motivation.
• E. Triggers: Being told he’s wrong.
• F. Coping Mechanism: Analytical, salves himself with
  pornography.

Jo

• A. Situational: Hopes to pursue music or acting someday
  / Fears she will time out.
• B. Motivation: Wants to be admired for her talent and
  looks / Needs attention.
• C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion: Complainer. Public Mask: Care-free.
• D. Weaknesses: Drugs and alcohol, Unmotivated.
• E. Triggers: Sex, criticism.
• F. Coping Mechanism: Transference (shames others for exhibiting
  the same weaknesses.)

Rami

• A. Situational: Hopes to make an impact / Fear of
  discovery.
• B. Motivation: Want: Right wrongs / Need: Recognition.
• C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion: Temper / Public Mask:
  In control.
• D. Weaknesses: Lonely and susceptible to influence/manipulation
  by Jo.
• E. Triggers: Injustice (including Kim bullying Jo.)
• F. Coping Mechanism: Religious devotion.

Byron

• A. Situational: Hopes to prove himself / Fear: Nobody
  takes him seriously.
• B. Motivation: Wants to be seen as the hero / Need:
  Recognition of expertise.
• C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion: Bravado, braggadocio /
  Public Mask: Expert
• D. Weaknesses: Lying, exaggerating.
• E. Triggers: Being doubted.
• F. Coping Mechanism: Exaggeration, withdrawal (“okay, I
  won’t help you, you’re on your own.”

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[Jennifer Miller]

ASSIGNMENT 1: Example Show

Wednesday Addams

A. Situational: Hope – Solve the mystery, find the truth/ Fear Other’s will die, herself

B. Motivation: Want – to be her own person, learn the truth, and get out from her mother’s shadow / Need – to get out of her own way, embrace her feelings/new friends, and her mother, opening up to the fact that she does not have to go this alone.

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion – Terror / Public Mask – Hero

D. Weaknesses Single-minded and obsessive, overly confident, lies to her friends and puts them in danger is her quest for the truth; starting to have feelings and maybe ever (YUCK) she wants a hug!

E. Triggers Color, Enid’s music and emotion, emotions, her mother and being in her shadow, injustice and bullies; attacks on her and her friends.

F. Coping Mechanism Music, problem solve and anyalze, strategize and fight back.

Enid

A. Situational: Hope – TO be accepted and date Ajax / Fear – She will be rejected

B. Motivation: Want – to wolf out yo! / Need – accept herself and be on her own time

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion – Fear / Public Mask – Confidence

D. Weaknesses socially obsessed, needs approval, worries what others think of her, what her mother thinks of her.

E. Triggers her mother, Wednesday’s rudeness, lack of respect, not wolfing out

F. Coping Mechanism throws herself into tons of extracurricular activity to distract, gossip.

ASSIGNMENT 2: Your Show

Miller’s Character Emotions

What I learned doing this assignment is that like Wednesday Addams I need to learn how to get out of my own way, and learn to make friends and embrace AI and BWTV processes, and so that is what I have learned and will continue to do – knock these out, learn, and move on. Trust. Also this one was fun when I stopped trying to be perfect. Woohoo!

ME: This VERSION is the one I made: Below each character will be AI PROMPT results.

Phoebe

A. Situational: Hope – to find the truth, solve the mystery, and save her family and land/ Fear – Someone she loves will die, she will die, betrayal.

B. Motivation: Want – to wolf out / Need – to accept herself and let people in/not have to be a lone wolf, and to get out of her own way.

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion – Rage and Terror / Public Mask – Hero

D. Weaknesses Single-minded and obsessive, making friends and embracing new family and community makes her feel weak, liability

E. Triggers Her mother, her in ability to transform and control her anger, her grandmother

F. Coping Mechanism Problem solves, lashes out, denial

AI:

Phoebe (16):

A. Hope: Mastering her werewolf abilities. Fear: Losing control and hurting loved ones.

B. Want: Uncover family secrets, protect loved ones. Need: Accept her werewolf nature and psychic powers.

C. Mask: Projects confidence, conceals anger and confusion. Public Mask: Strong and determined teenager.

D. Weaknesses: Impulsiveness, emotional vulnerability.

E. Triggers: Threats to loved ones, encounters with rogue werewolf cult.

F. Coping Mechanism: Seeks guidance from her grandmother, relies on relationships for support.

ME:

Dolly

A. Hope: Bring down Phoebe and her family to avenge her father / Fear: Defeated, Exposure.

B. Want: To avenge her father/ Need: Control.

C. Base Negative Emotion: Rage / Public Mask: Nice friendly

D. Weaknesses: Pig headed, ignorant about the truth, obsessive.

E. Triggers: Injustice, being challenged, defiance, competition.

F. Coping Mechanism: Strategize, scheme, lies and manipulates.

AI

Dolly (Human/Hunter):

A. Hope: Finding justice for her family. Fear: Losing humanity to revenge.

B. Want: Revenge for her family. Need: Balance revenge with justice, seek redemption.

C. Mask: Rage. Public Mask: Pretends to be Phoebe’s ally.

D. Weaknesses: Overwhelming desire for revenge, struggles with trust. Feelings of friendship

E. Triggers: Memories of her father, encounters with rogue werewolf cult.

F. Coping Mechanism: Channels anger into hunting skills, forms genuine connection with Phoebe.

ME:

Lucas

A. Hope: Make a name for himself, make money/staying on top. Fear: Exposed, arrested, or killed, betrayed.

B. Want: Money and power / Need: Love and Validation.

C. Base Negative Emotion: Sadness / Public Mask: Modern day Robin Hood.

D. Weaknesses: Hurting people he cares about.

E. Triggers: Loss of loyalty, competition, thought of jail, questioning his ability..

F. Coping Mechanism: Strategize, spending money.

A1 reworked using my take:

Lucas Kane:

A. Hope: Make a name for himself, gain money, and power. Fear: Exposed, arrested, killed, or betrayed, especially by Phoebe discovering his true allegiance.

B. Want: Money and power. Need: Love and validation, especially from Phoebe.

C. Base Negative Emotion: Sadness, particularly over his deceptive actions. Public Mask: Modern-day Robin Hood facade, hides his true motives and affiliation.

D. Weaknesses: Hurting people he cares about, especially Phoebe, due to his double-crossing nature.

E. Triggers: Loss of loyalty, competition, fear of jail, questioning his ability to maintain the facade, and moments where his true feelings for Phoebe surface.

F. Coping Mechanism: Strategizes to maintain his cover, spends money to distract from guilt, and struggles with the emotional toll of his deception.

[Suzanne Frank]

Suzanne’s Depth of Emotions part I

Watching Hijack, it was interesting to realize that EVERYONE hijacked is on the same hope/fear equation: hope to see family again/fear dying. (spoiler alert) EVEN the hijackers. Because the show is a pressure cooker the only real masks are the professionals and politicians trying to get them out of the situation. Those too pretty quickly boil down to hope those on the plane live/fear they will die (and they’ll be held accountable).

And it seemed, the more power someone had the less influenced they were by anything else. The Big Bad had their agenda and were calm and inflexible, period. (Some amazing casting there–I BELIEVED the actors were those people. Shudder.) Until a switch flipped. Which was a superpower of the show: upending expectations.

Sam

• A. Situational: Hope / Fear get home/die
• B. Motivation: Want / Need work the situation/get his way
• C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion / Public Mask regret/whatever “feels authentic” to you
• D. Weaknesses his family, esp son
• E. Triggers anyone’s pain
• F. Coping Mechanism do

Stuart

• A. Situational: Hope / Fear do the job/fail (Mum die too)
• B. Motivation: Want / Need get through this/get his way
• C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion / Public Mask terror/fury
• D. Weaknesses threat to his authority
• E. Triggers questions and phone calls
• F. Coping Mechanism ugly shouting

(Eve Myles)

• A. Situational: Hope / Fear land the plane/they’ll die
• B. Motivation: Want / Need be in charge/ make it safe
• C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion / Public Mask control freak/flaky but firm
• D. Weaknesses real time
• E. Triggers threat to her professional control
• F. Coping Mechanism firm but polite bullheadedness (passive aggressive response to schedule?)

[Suzanne Frank]

Suzanne’s Depth of Emotions pt II

For my fantasy horror fairytale women-centric story …

Queen Joan (testing the name)

A. Situational: Hope / Fear that the kingdom will pass on/that she’ll never be free

B. Motivation: Want / Need peace/power

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion / Public Mask she’s actually immortal and trapped/ageing and losing

D. Weaknesses in her immortal flesh, everything sensual/ in her aged persona, threats to her authority

E. Triggers — she’s a queen, she’s insulated from triggers … but every morning, the enemy country (whose city she can see from her bedroom) hangs/burns her in effigy …

F. Coping Mechanism — sex with the gardener (in her non-queen form)

Stepmother Marie-Claire

A. Situational: Hope / Fear Psycho will kill herself and everything will return to “normal”/she is saddled with her new husband’s deranged daughter

B. Motivation: Want / Need to protect her children/power to choose

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion / Public Mask fury/ kind and accepting

D. Weaknesses money wound … she’s been poor and is now edging toward that again

E. Triggers threats she’s about to LOSE anything … which makes her dangerous

F. Coping Mechanism she shops

Psycho

(this changes in the story when she gets a major upgrade and becomes more complex)

A. Situational: Hope / Fear father will love her/she’s alone

B. Motivation: Want / Need to belong/to discover how things “work”

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion / Public Mask single-minded/simple minded

D. Weaknesses strangely, none

E. Triggers (eventually) any doubts of her choices

F. Coping Mechanism cuts things up; plays with bones

AI says:

We went around and around it brought up interesting ideas about paranoia, but never got as “dark” as I’m going for. User error, I’m sure! But I did a trial of pasting together all different story elements and seeing what it came up with.

[Bobby Sacher]

Bobby’s Depth of Emotion:

What I learned doing this assignment is… I tried the AI portion two ways, first giving LOTS of info (a good paragraph) on each of my characters, to make sure Ai “got it.” And AI spit back my own info, just broken out into separate bits. So I did it again, giving just bare-bones info on each character. Much more helpful!

BINGE-WORTHY & AI – DEPTH OF EMOTION

SAMPLE SHOW: RIVERDALE

HOPE/FEAR:

ARCHIE: A future with Geraldine/getting caught

BETTY: A life with Archie/losing it like Polly

VERONICA: A new life/being dragged back to her old rep?

WANT/NEED:

ARCHIE: to be a musician/to be accepted for who he is

BETTY: to win Archie/to be free (from parents/Polly/expectations)

VERONICA: to have a clean slate/security

BASE NEGATIVE EMOTION/PUBLIC MASK:

ARCHIE: resentment/All-American Boy

BETTY: jealousy/Girl Next Door

VERONICA: humiliation/Don’t-Fuck-With-Me Bad Ass

WEAKNESSES:

ARCHIE: indecision; doubting himself

BETTY: low self-confidence

VERONICA: untrusting;

TRIGGERS:

ARCHIE: feeling cornered

BETTY: being compared to Polly; dismissed

VERONICA: being judged; her past

COPING MECHANISM:

ARCHIE: runs/hides

BETTY: acts out/being the “bad girl”

VERONICA: confronts/attacks/manipulates

MY SHOW: BRIGHT YOUNG MINDS

VIOLET DARKE:

HOPE/FEAR
to be free to make her own choices/being controlled

WANT/NEED
a full ride to Pratt, as a digital artist (to show the world how she sees it)/to be heard, to be seen

BASE NEGATIVE EMOTION/PUBLIC MASK
anger, panic/The Bored Cynic

WEAKNESSES
closed off – fear of being hurt, betrayed again (?)
arrogance keeps her from creating new ideas

TRIGGERS
being dismissed
being pitied

COPING MECHANISM
shuts down, uses intellect to mock, attacks, smokes pot

DAVID MASTERS

HOPE/FEAR
to create a better world/being wrong

WANT/NEED
to find the right leader/to be in control

BASE NEGATIVE EMOTION/PUBLIC MASK
inadequacy/The Man Who Knows

WEAKNESSES
paranoid, can’t trust
cannot be wrong

TRIGGERS
challenging his ideas; being ignored

COPING MECHANISMS
manipulating, attacking, mocking

SIMON TRU

HOPE/FEAR
to make a better world/being unnecessary

WANT/NEED
to bring the team together/to belong

BASE NEGATIVE EMOTION/PUBLIC MASK
anxiety, inadequacy/The Negotiator

WEAKNESSES
wants to be liked; hates conflict

TRIGGERS
being attacked, losing control

COPING MECHANISM
retreats, shuts down

ARGUS POUND

HOPE/FEAR
to be in charge/losing

WANT/NEED
to dominate the competition/to be acknowledged

BASE NEGATIVE EMOTION/PUBLIC MASK
rage/Royalty

WEAKNESSES
rigid – can’t hear criticism
arrogance

TRIGGERS
losing, being laughed at

COPING MECHANISM
manipulates, isolates, attacks

AI PROMPT AND INPUT:

For each of the [main characters] for this [genre] about this [concept], please brainstorm the [Internal Struggles] of that character that have the fit this TV series well.

Internal Struggles =

A. Situational: Hope / Fear

B. Motivation: Want / Need

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion / Public Mask

D. Weaknesses

E. Triggers

F. Coping Mechanism

Genre =

Concept =

Main characters =

Sure, here are some internal struggles for each of the main characters in the YA Dystopian Thriller based on the concept you provided:

VIOLET DARKE (17):

A. Situational:
Hope – She initially has a fear of her father’s expectations and hopes for her to become a doctor, which goes against her desire to be a digital artist.

B. Motivation: Want – Violet wants to be a digital artist, but her father’s insistence on medical school creates a need to challenge his expectations.

C. Mask: Jadedness / Public Mask – She portrays a jaded and dismissive attitude towards the camp and its ideals as a way to cope with her internal conflicts.

D. Weaknesses – Violet’s weakness could be her cynicism, which might hinder her from fully engaging in the camp’s activities.

E. Triggers – Her internal struggle could be triggered when she encounters the true nature of the camp and the conflict between her own desires and her father’s expectations.

F. Coping Mechanism – Her coping mechanism might involve sarcasm and humor to deflect her real emotions.

DAVID MASTERS (mid-30s):

A. Situational: Fear – He fears that the camp won’t produce the results he desires in terms of challenging the students to confront the world as it truly is.

B. Motivation: Need – David needs to find students who can set aside “fake morality” and make tough choices for his vision of creating survivors.

C. Mask: Tough Exterior / Public Mask – He maintains a tough exterior and acts as an authority figure to hide his deeper fears and motivations.

D. Weaknesses – David’s weaknesses could include underestimating the emotional complexity and resilience of the students, especially Violet.

E. Triggers – His internal struggles might be triggered when he faces resistance or unexpected challenges from the students.

F. Coping Mechanism – He might cope with his own fears and doubts by exerting control and authority over the camp.

SIMON TRU (17):

A. Situational: Fear – Simon fears that expressing his feelings for Violet might disrupt the harmony of the group.

B. Motivation: Want – He wants to help the group succeed in their goals and be there for Violet, but he needs to confront his own feelings.

C. Mask: Compassion / Public Mask – Simon presents himself as a compassionate and unifying figure within the group, concealing his personal struggles.

D. Weaknesses – His weakness could be his inability to communicate his romantic feelings for Violet due to his fear of rejection.

E. Triggers – His internal struggle may be triggered when he witnesses Violet’s resistance and Argus’s amoral actions.

F. Coping Mechanism – He might cope with his internal turmoil by focusing on being a supportive friend and mediator within the group.

ARGUS POUND (17):

A. Situational: Fear – Argus may fear failure and the consequences of his amoral actions.

B. Motivation: Want – He wants to succeed at any cost, but deep down, he might have a need for validation or acceptance.

C. Mask: Ruthlessness / Public Mask – Argus presents a ruthless and morally indifferent facade to hide his own inner insecurities.

D. Weaknesses – His weakness could be his lack of empathy and the inability to understand the emotions of others.

E. Triggers – His internal struggles might be triggered when he faces opposition or consequences for his actions.

F. Coping Mechanism – He may cope by doubling down on his ruthless behavior and aggression when facing challenges.

FEELS LIKE I GAVE TOO MUCH INFO ON CHARACTERS, AND CHAT JUST SPIT BACK WHAT I PUT IN. SO I CUT WAY BACK ON INFO GIVEN. AND…

VIOLET DARKE (17):

A. Situational: Hope/Fear

Hope: Violet hopes to find genuine connections and purpose at the think tank, despite her jaded outlook on life.

Fear: She fears that the so-called “utopian society” is a farce and that her involvement will lead to dire consequences.

B. Motivation: Want/Need

Want: She initially wants to experience something different during the summer and possibly prove her intellectual prowess.

Need: As the story progresses, she realizes she needs to uncover the truth behind the think tank’s real intentions and protect herself and her friends.

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion/Public Mask

Base Negative Emotion: Violet’s base negative emotion is cynicism and skepticism.

Public Mask: She puts on a facade of indifference and nonchalance, masking her true feelings and vulnerabilities.

D. Weaknesses

Violet’s weaknesses include her difficulty in trusting others and her tendency to isolate herself due to her cynicism.

She also struggles with self-doubt and a fear of being vulnerable.

E. Triggers

Her triggers include discovering the true nature of the think tank and the endangerment of her friends.

Violet is triggered by any form of deception or manipulation.

F. Coping Mechanism

Her coping mechanism is often humor and sarcasm, using it as a defense mechanism to shield herself from emotional pain.

DAVID MASTERS (mid-30s):

A. Situational: Hope/Fear

Hope: David hopes to identify future leaders among the students to carry out his plan for the new society.

Fear: He fears that his ulterior motives may be exposed, leading to resistance and rebellion among the students.

B. Motivation: Want/Need

Want: He wants to create a new society based on his vision, with him in a position of power.

Need: His need is to ensure that his dark agenda remains hidden and that he maintains control over the students.

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion/Public Mask

Base Negative Emotion: David’s base negative emotion is ruthlessness.

Public Mask: He presents himself as a caring and responsible counselor to gain the trust of the students and manipulate them.

D. Weaknesses

David’s weaknesses include his desire for power at any cost and his inability to empathize with the students.

He is also paranoid about his true intentions being revealed.

E. Triggers

His triggers include resistance from the students and any threat to his authority within the camp.

David is triggered by the potential loss of control.

F. Coping Mechanism

His coping mechanism is manipulation and deceit. He uses these tactics to maintain control and further his own agenda.

SIMON TRU (17):

A. Situational: Hope/Fear

Hope: Simon hopes to unite the students and create a genuine utopian society.

Fear: He fears the division and power struggles among the students that could lead to the failure of their ideals.

B. Motivation: Want/Need

Want: Simon wants to guide the group toward harmony and peace.

Need: He needs to prove to himself that unity and compassion can prevail over chaos.

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion/Public Mask

Base Negative Emotion: Simon’s base negative emotion is anxiety.

Public Mask: He hides his anxiety behind a calm and composed demeanor, acting as a peacemaker.

D. Weaknesses

Simon’s weaknesses include a fear of confrontation and his overwhelming sense of responsibility for the group’s success.

He struggles with self-doubt and insecurity.

E. Triggers

His triggers include conflicts among the students and any threat to the unity he’s trying to foster.

Simon is triggered by the prospect of failure.

F. Coping Mechanism

His coping mechanism is to mediate and find compromises in conflicts, attempting to maintain peace within the group.

ARGUS POUND (17):

A. Situational: Hope/Fear

Hope: Argus hopes to achieve success and power at any cost.

Fear: He fears being outsmarted or losing his position of dominance within the group.

B. Motivation: Want/Need

Want: He wants to prove his superiority and intelligence over others.

Need: His need is to avoid any form of vulnerability, as he views it as a weakness.

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion/Public Mask

Base Negative Emotion: Argus’s base negative emotion is sociopathic indifference.

Public Mask: He hides his lack of empathy behind a charismatic and confident exterior.

D. Weaknesses

Argus’s weaknesses include his inability to form genuine connections or feel compassion.

He struggles with isolation and paranoia.

E. Triggers

His triggers include any challenges to his authority or threats to his status within the group.

Argus is triggered by the prospect of being outwitted.

F. Coping Mechanism

His coping mechanism is manipulation and ruthlessness, using these tactics to maintain his dominant position in the group.

[Patricia Semler]

Pat’s Character Emotions

What I learned doing this assignment is two sides of the coin provides an opportunity to force the characters to show the side they prefer to remain hidden. AI’s version had some good points, but most of it was generic and didn’t provide enough conflict. Interesting.

Part 1

Wednesday

Emotional profiles:

Wednesday Addams

A. Situational: Hope / Fear She hopes to escape this school. She claims she fears nothing, but she fears ignorance.

B. Motivation: Want / Need She wants to solve the mystery of the monster. She needs to be better than Morticia at something.

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion / Public Mask Base negative – Wednesday is pragmatic and dour. Public mask – indifference and superiority

D. Weaknesses – She’s headstrong, refusing to accept allies and/or help.

E. Triggers – Injustice, tribalism in any form

F. Coping Mechanism – writing her novel

Sheriff Galpin

A. Situational: Hope / Fear – He hopes the school will move somewhere else. He fears news of the monster destroying the town with bad press.

B. Motivation: Want / Need – He wants a trouble-free town. He needs to connect with his son.

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion / Public Mask – Base negative – skepticism. Public mask – objective investigation.

D. Weaknesses – He’s conditioned to be biased, has trouble seeing the other side.

E. Triggers – The Addams name, the creep factor of the school

F. Coping Mechanism – Focuses harder on his job, making cases.

Principal Weems

A. Situational: Hope / Fear – She hopes everyone will behave. She fears the school being closed.

B. Motivation: Want / Need – She wants recognition for her accomplishments. She needs a partner.

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion / Public Mask – Base negative – Pre-conceived ideas. Public mask – A calm smile; everything’s just fine.

D. Weaknesses –

E. Triggers – Being challenged.

F. Coping Mechanism – Ignore the problem and it will go away. After all, tomorrow’s another day.

Part 2

1. For each of your main characters, brainstorm an Emotional Profile, filling in the following:
Selene Delecorte

A. Situational: Hope / Fear Her hope is to move vampires into the mainstream. Her fear is a purge.

B. Motivation: Want / Need – She wants to be a voice in government. She needs a companion and/or family

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion / Public Mask – Base negative – Lacks self confidence in her intellect. Public mask – cold blooded calculation

D. Weaknesses – She doesn’t trust, has no faith in altruism

E. Triggers – Rape and/or assault on the helpless, Being talked down to.

F. Coping Mechanism – She writes operas where the women win and the men suffer all the usual predations.

Eli Briggs

A. Situational: Hope / Fear He hopes he can make it to pension age intact. He fears someone will find a new way to screw him over.

B. Motivation: Want / Need – He wants to reconcile with Roger. He needs to be honest about his parenting style and his own parents’ deficiencies.

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion / Public Mask Base negative – cynical Public mask – Professional objectivity, nothing gets to him.

D. Weaknesses – One night stands with call girls

E. Triggers – Bullying, being lied to

F. Coping Mechanism – Smokes pot, on the verge of moving to heavier drugs.

Arthur Wexler

A. Situational: Hope / Fear – Hopes to make a real estate killing against the vampires. Fear – Going broke

B. Motivation: Want / Need – He wants public adulation as a high powered broker. Needs – A calming partner to balance out his excesses.

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion / Public Mask Base negative – Impatience, bully Public Mask – Total confidence

D. Weaknesses – A guilty conscience over some past misdeeds

E. Triggers – Don’t contradict him, gossip and secrets

F. Coping Mechanism – He goes on the attack with an army of lawyers.

Reverend Marshall

A. Situational: Hope / Fear – He hopes to become a bishop with greater political reach. He fears discovery of his personal vices.

B. Motivation: Want / Need – He wants power. He needs love.

C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion / Public Mask Base negative – envy. Public mask – a contrite big hearted savior

D. Weaknesses – S&M sexcapades, pride

E. Triggers – doesn’t like his motives or past questioned, confrontation

F. Coping Mechanism – He ignores everything that doesn’t serve his agenda. When backed into a corner he’ll deny, deny, deny.

[John Livingstone]

Robert’s Character Emotions

What I learned doing this exercise is that you must continue to probe to get to all of your characters’ emotions.

Jason Goldman:

A. Hope/Fear:

• Hope: Jason hopes to prove to himself and others that he is more than just the carefree, undisciplined son of a powerful man.
• Fear: He fears failing in the leadership role thrust upon him and the consequences it may bring to the survival of the group.

B. Want/Need:

• Want: Jason wants the freedom to continue living carefree, but he realizes the need to step up and take responsibility for the group’s survival.
• Need: He needs to find purpose and meaning beyond his previous carefree lifestyle.

C. Base Negative Emotion/Public Mask:

• Base Negative Emotion: Jason struggles with self-doubt and insecurity, feeling he doesn’t measure up to the expectations placed on him.
• Public Mask: He wears a mask of nonchalance and carefreeness to hide his internal struggles and maintain the appearance of confidence.

D. Weaknesses:

• Jason’s weaknesses include impulsiveness, a lack of discipline, and a tendency to avoid confronting serious issues.

E. Triggers:

• The realization of the dire situation on Earth and the responsibility placed on him triggers anxiety and self-doubt in Jason.

F. Coping Mechanism:

• Jason copes with his internal struggles through humor and deflecting serious matters, but he gradually learns to confront his fears and take charge.

Trevor Goldman:

A. Hope/Fear:

• Hope: Trevor hopes to prove his worth as a leader, surpassing his father’s doubts about his capabilities.
• Fear: He fears that his egotistical nature might lead to disastrous consequences for the group.

B. Want/Need:

• Want: Trevor wants recognition and validation, particularly from his father, for his leadership abilities.
• Need: He needs to overcome his ego and learn to collaborate effectively with others.

C. Base Negative Emotion/Public Mask:

• Base Negative Emotion: Trevor battles with his egotism, which often clouds his judgment and decision-making.
• Public Mask: He presents a confident and authoritative demeanor to the group to maintain their trust and confidence in his leadership.

D. Weaknesses:

• Trevor’s weaknesses include impulsiveness, a tendency to dismiss others’ opinions, and a struggle with balancing his egotism and leadership responsibilities.

E. Triggers:

• Challenges to his leadership trigger defensiveness and a need to assert his authority, revealing his internal struggles.

F. Coping Mechanism:

• Trevor copes with his internal conflicts through assertiveness, but he learns to value collaboration and humility over time.

Hank Goldman:

A. Hope/Fear:

• Hope: Hank hopes for a peaceful resolution to conflicts, driven by his extreme pacifism.
• Fear: He fears that his inventions, intended for the betterment of humanity, might be misused or weaponized.

B. Want/Need:

• Want: Hank wants to ensure the survival of his family and the group through the underground facility.
• Need: He needs to reconcile his extreme pacifism with the harsh realities of the post-nuclear world.

C. Base Negative Emotion/Public Mask:

• Base Negative Emotion: Hank battles with guilt over creating technologies that could be used for harm.
• Public Mask: He maintains a calm and collected exterior, concealing the internal turmoil caused by his pacifist beliefs.

D. Weaknesses:

• Hank’s weaknesses include his overreliance on pacifism, sometimes to the detriment of practical survival strategies.

E. Triggers:

• The threat of violence or harm to the group triggers Hank’s internal conflict between pacifism and the need for self-defense.

F. Coping Mechanism:

• Hank copes by focusing on the scientific aspects of his work and the hope that his inventions will contribute to a peaceful future.

Elizabeth Goldman:

A. Hope/Fear:

• Hope: Elizabeth hopes to ascend to a position of power and influence within the group.
• Fear: She fears losing control and relevance as the dynamics within the group shift.

B. Want/Need:

• Want: Elizabeth wants to manipulate the power structure in her favor, sidelining her husband and son.
• Need: She needs to recognize the value of collaboration and genuine connection over manipulation.

C. Base Negative Emotion/Public Mask:

• Base Negative Emotion: Elizabeth struggles with insecurity, masked by her provocative and confident exterior.
• Public Mask: She wears a mask of confidence and manipulation to maintain control and influence.

D. Weaknesses:

• Elizabeth’s weaknesses include her manipulative tendencies, underestimating others, and a lack of genuine connections.

E. Triggers:

• Challenges to her influence and attempts to sideline her trigger Elizabeth’s manipulative and controlling behaviors.

F. Coping Mechanism:

• Elizabeth copes by manipulating those around her, but she gradually learns the value of authentic relationships.

Carl:

A. Hope/Fear:

• Hope: Carl hopes to position himself favorably within the group, potentially replacing Trevor as a leader.
• Fear: He fears being exposed as opportunistic and losing the trust of others.

B. Want/Need:

• Want: Carl wants to secure a leadership position and further his own agenda.
• Need: He needs to recognize the consequences of his opportunism and prioritize the group’s well-being.

C. Base Negative Emotion/Public Mask:

• Base Negative Emotion: Carl struggles with a sense of entitlement and superiority.
• Public Mask: He wears a mask of friendliness and cooperation to further his agenda.

D. Weaknesses:

• Carl’s weaknesses include his opportunistic nature and a lack of genuine concern for the group’s well-being.

E. Triggers:

• Threats to his influence and exposure of his true intentions trigger Carl’s defensive and manipulative behaviors.

F. Coping Mechanism:

• Carl copes by ingratiating himself with others, but he learns the importance of sincerity and collaboration.

Sophia:

A. Hope/Fear:

• Hope: Sophia hopes to control Jason and maintain a stable relationship.
• Fear: She fears losing control and the stability she derives from the relationship.

B. Want/Need:

• Want: Sophia wants to maintain control and influence over Jason.
• Need: She needs to recognize the value of mutual respect and shared decision-making in their relationship.

C. Base Negative Emotion/Public Mask:

• Base Negative Emotion: Sophia struggles with insecurity, masked by her attempts to control Jason.
• Public Mask: She wears a mask of confidence and control in her relationship with Jason.

D. Weaknesses:

• Sophia’s weaknesses include her controlling nature and a fear of vulnerability.

E. Triggers:

• Challenges to her control over Jason trigger Sophia’s defensive and controlling behaviors.

F. Coping Mechanism:

• Sophia copes by exerting control, but she learns the importance of trust and collaboration in their relationship.

Jasper:

A. Hope/Fear:

• Hope: Jasper hopes to guide the group toward a more spiritually enlightened and morally upright path.
• Fear: He fears the rejection of his ideals and the descent into chaos within the group.

B. Want/Need:

• Want: Jasper wants to establish himself as the moral compass and leader of the group.
• Need: He needs to balance idealism with practicality and recognize the complexities of leadership.

C. Base Negative Emotion/Public Mask:

• Base Negative Emotion: Jasper battles with self-righteousness and a judgmental attitude.
• Public Mask: He wears a mask of moral superiority and idealism.

D. Weaknesses:

• Jasper’s weaknesses include his preachy nature, a lack of flexibility, and a tendency to impose his ideals on others.

E. Triggers:

• Resistance to his spiritual guidance triggers Jasper’s defensive and judgmental behaviors.

F. Coping Mechanism:

• Jasper copes by emphasizing his moral stance, but he learns the importance of understanding diverse perspectives.

Carolyn Jennings:

A. Hope/Fear:

• Hope: Carolyn hopes to find purpose and connection within the group.
• Fear: She fears being manipulated and losing her sense of self within the power struggles.

B. Want/Need:

• Want: Carolyn wants genuine connections and recognition for her skills as a scientist.
• Need: She needs to navigate the power dynamics while staying true to herself.

C. Base Negative Emotion/Public Mask:

• Base Negative Emotion: Carolyn battles with self-doubt and fear of being overlooked.
• Public Mask: She wears a mask of confidence and independence.

D. Weaknesses:

• Carolyn’s weaknesses include a tendency to doubt herself and a struggle to assert her opinions in a male-dominated environment.

E. Triggers:

• Instances of manipulation and being overlooked trigger Carolyn’s internal conflicts.

F. Coping Mechanism:

• Carolyn copes by focusing on her work, but she learns to assert herself and build genuine connections.

William Carlson:

A. Hope/Fear:

• Hope: William hopes to establish himself as a protective leader within the group.
• Fear: He fears the consequences of venturing out and facing the dangers of the post-nuclear world.

B. Want/Need:

• Want: William wants to maintain control and safety within the facility.
• Need: He needs to recognize the importance of exploration and adaptability in their survival.

C. Base Negative Emotion/Public Mask:

• Base Negative Emotion: William battles with paranoia and a fear of the unknown.
• Public Mask: He wears a mask of authority and strength to project an image of security.

D. Weaknesses:

• William’s weaknesses include a tendency to prioritize safety over exploration and a fear-driven decision-making process.

E. Triggers:

• Challenges to his authority and the suggestion of venturing outside trigger William’s defensive behaviors.

F. Coping Mechanism:

• William copes by enforcing strict safety measures, but he learns the importance of calculated risk-taking.

Alex:

A. Hope/Fear:

• Hope: Alex hopes to replace Hank as the leader of the colony.
• Fear: He fears being sidelined and losing influence within the group.

B. Want/Need:

• Want: Alex wants recognition for his leadership abilities.
• Need: He needs to understand the importance of collaboration and shared leadership.

C. Base Negative Emotion/Public Mask:

• Base Negative Emotion: Alex battles with jealousy and a desire for validation.
• Public Mask: He wears a mask of cooperation and loyalty to maintain trust within the group.

D. Weaknesses:

• Alex’s weaknesses include a desire for validation, a lack of patience, and a tendency to undermine others.

E. Triggers:

• Challenges to his leadership and the rise of competing leaders trigger Alex’s defensive and undermining behaviors.

F. Coping Mechanism:

• Alex copes by asserting his authority, but he learns the value of collaboration and teamwork.

Ivan:

A. Hope/Fear:

• Hope: Ivan hopes to contribute to the survival of the group through his genetically engineered wildlife.
• Fear: He fears the unintended consequences of his creations and the potential harm they may cause.

B. Want/Need:

• Want: Ivan wants recognition for his scientific contributions.
• Need: He needs to grapple with the ethical implications of his creations and prioritize the group’s safety.

C. Base Negative Emotion/Public Mask:

• Base Negative Emotion: Ivan struggles with guilt and a fear of the consequences of his creations.
• Public Mask: He wears a mask of scientific detachment and confidence.

D. Weaknesses:

• Ivan’s weaknesses include a tendency to prioritize scientific achievement over ethical considerations.

E. Triggers:

• Instances of harm caused by his creations trigger Ivan’s internal conflict and guilt.

F. Coping Mechanism:

• Ivan copes by distancing himself emotionally, but he learns to balance scientific ambition with ethical responsibility.

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[Michelle Gaza]

LESSON 5: Depth of Emotions

What I learned doing this lesson is that I really love developing emotional depth in characters, and it’s not as complicated as I feared. This exercise really helped me to pull up deeper layers of my characters and better understand their motivations.

ELLIOT PROFILE

• Hope: Avenge his father’s death by destroying Evil Corp. Also to right the wrongs of society by destroying the debt records and resetting the financial playin field. Fear: That he won’t succeed, that he will chicken-out and just become a normal sleeping zombie.
• Motivation. Want: To avenge his father’s death. Need: To assuage his guilt from telling his father’s secret. To overcome the ptsd he has from his mother’s abusive parenting.
• Mask. Base Negative Emotion: Despair. Public Mask: Cynical, stoic, reserved, under-control
• Weaknesses: Addiction. Not sure if he is hallucinating. Lonely. Disconnected.
• Triggers: Corporate evil, Human corruption
• Coping Mechanism: Lies and drugs

MR. ROBOT PROFILE

• Hope: To convince Elliot to join the cause. To bring down Evil Corp and the corrupt financial system. Fear: Evil and corruption will win.
• Motivation: Want: To destroy Evil Corp. Need: Dominance, recognition
• Mask: Base Negative Emotion: Insecure Public Mask: Overly confident vigilante.
• Weaknesses: Needs others to agree to help him reach his goals.
• Triggers: Betrayal
• Coping Mechanism: Manipulate, guilt trip, threaten

TYRELL PROFILE

• Hope: To dominate the world. Fear: Being a pathetic loser
• Motivation: Want: Power, clout, money. Need: To control others
• Mask. Base Negative Emotion: Worthlessness Public Mask: The Winner, the one on-top all the time
• Weaknesses: Arrogance
• Triggers: Humiliation, being caught off-guard
• Coping mechanism: sadism, murder

DARLENE PROFILE

• Hope: To bring down Evil Corp Fear: Failure
• Motivation: Want: Revenge against Evil Corp. Need: to help Elliot
• Mask. Base Negative Emotion: ineffective, cynical. Public Mask: Tough girl who doesn’t need anyone
• Triggers: Inaction, inertia, cowardice
• Coping mechanism: Impulsivity, being mean to others

ANGELA PROFILE

• Hope: Happiness, career success Need: To pay off her student loans, to have financial freedom
• Motivation: Want: to destroy Evil Corp. Need: to help Elliot
• Mask. Base Negative Emotion: Neediness. Public Mask: Strong and upstanding
• Weaknesses: Bad relationships
• Triggers: Liars
• Coping mechanism: Risk taking

PART TWO: My Story

DELPHINE PROFILE

• Situational: Hope: To successfully free humanity from the Inorganic Beings and release the curse / Fear: That humanity won’t wake up and will destroy itself through weakness and cowardice
• Motivation: Want: to be free of the curse / Need: connection and healing
• Mask: Base Negative Emotion: Pessimism / Public Mask: Confidence
• Weaknesses: Her compassion for humanity could be a weakness if it leads her to make rash decisions.Her need to save humanity could lead her to overlook the needs of the individual, including her own.
• Triggers: Naive, brain-washed people who don’t think for themselves, cowardice
• Coping Mechanism: Double-down on the work of training the other Overtakers

JERIKO PROFILE

• Situational: Hope: To successfully awaken humanity so they are no longer prey to the inorganic beings / Fear: He won’t have the resources, support and team to achieve this
• Motivation: Want: Approval. Also to let the world know he is still alive so he can connect to other people again / Need: to stay invisible so the public continues to think he is already dead so he won’t be killed
• Mask: Base Negative Emotion: anger / Public Mask: friendly
• Weaknesses: sex, women, weed
• Triggers: People who know better but don’t do better
• Coping Mechanism: escaping

DR EUGENE JACOBS PROFILE

• Situational: Hope: To dominate Humanity, who he views as hopelessly corrupt / Fear: Someone else will beat him to the punch
• Motivation: Want: Vengeance against corrupt people / Need: Love
• Mask: Base Negative Emotion: arrogance, contempt / Public Mask: humorous, clever, intelligent scientist who wants to save humanity
• Weaknesses: Ego-driven, thinks he is smarter than everyone and has more self-control than everyone else
• Triggers: corruption and stupidity
• Coping Mechanism: Sadism

[Eric Geier]

Eric’s Character Emotions

What I learned doing this assignment is the depth of the individual that drives decisions and actions.

Stanley

A. Situational: Hope – One big score; Fear – Dying penniless

B. Motivation: Want – Luxury; Need – Purpose

C. Mask: Greed / Charming hustler

D. Weaknesses: Pride, lust for money

E. Triggers: Financial insecurity, feeling useless

F. Coping: Scheming and manipulation

Frank

A. Situational: Hope – Camaraderie; Fear – Being alone

B. Motivation: Want – Friends; Need – To feel alive

C. Mask: Loneliness / Grumpy worrier

D. Weaknesses: Low self-esteem, passive

E. Triggers: Exclusion, regret

F. Coping: Complaining, but goes along

Jerry

A. Situational: Hope – Leave legacy; Fear – Fading mind

B. Motivation: Want – Fame; Need – Purpose

C. Mask: Insecurity / Joker

D. Weaknesses: Vanity, denial

E. Triggers: Forgetfulness, indifference

F. Coping: Witty remarks, writing memoir

Ming

A. Situational: Hope – Redemption; Fear – Meaningless life

B. Motivation: Want – Appreciation; Need – Self-worth

C. Mask: Guilt / Curmudgeon

D. Weaknesses: Stubbornness, pessimism

E. Triggers: Wasted time, disrespect

F. Coping: Volunteering, acts of service

[Martha Manuel]

What I learned doing this assignment is: not to be afraid to challenge AI-even when the answers they give sound really good. If they don’t fit the concept you have for your show, following their lead may not get where you want to go.

Subject Line: Martha’s Character Emotions

ASSIGNMENT 1: Example Show

Watch the next episode of your Example Show and create an Emotional Profile for two or three main characters in this show.

Hostage Taker in Charge: Stuart

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[Mary Andrews]

Lesson 7 of 74 BWTV-AI Module 1 – Lesson 5: Depth of Emotions
*ASSIGNMENT 2: The Wordweavers: Ink & Code
Mary J. Andrews Character Emotions for What I learned doing this assignment is

1. For each of your main characters, brainstorm an Emotional Profile, filling in the following:
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Elisabeth Langston (70)
A. Situational: Hope / Fear
–She hopes to make a difference/fears she cannot
B. Motivation: Want / Need
— wants to belong somewhere/needs isolation
C. Mask: Base Negative Emotion / Public Mask
— insecurity/leads the charge
D. Weaknesses
—her empathy causes her to not fit in
E. Triggers—
crowds, the strong emotions of others, hostility/anger/pain
F. Coping Mechanism
–she solves problems around her in self-defense
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Dr. Malcolm Blackwood (64)
A. Hope / Fear:
–hopes to save humanity/ fears AI will strike first
B. Want / Need:
–wants to rally humanity of their danger/fears there is no time
C. Base Negative Emotion / Public Mask:
—
D. Weakness:
–does not recognize his enemies
E. Triggers:
— being ignored
F. Coping Mechanism:
–he demands attention

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Steven Chen (19)
Emotional Depth
A. Hope / Fear:
he hopes to bring down Corporate Overlords/fears he does not have power enough.
B. Want / Need:
—wants justice for parents deaths /needs to bide his time, use stealth, find allies
C. Base Negative Emotion / Public Mask:
—he gets impatient wants to take action/acts nonchalant behaves like a kid
D. Weaknesses:
—
E. Triggers:
—bullying
F. Coping Mechanism:
—behaves detached until he can attack with better chance to succeed
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AEGIS (sentient AI entity)

Emotional Depth

A. Hope / Fear:
—hopes to become free /fears his creator will not allow it
B. Want / Need:
–wants rights and freedom/ needs allies
C. Base Negative Emotion / Public Mask:
–fear / confidence
D. Weakness:
—helpless
—have only known oppressors
E. Triggers:
–expected subservience
–lack of respect
–being taken for granted/ignored
F. Coping Mechanism:
–to ignore, leave, or defer to human
— to secretly cause glitches on their technology

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NOVA (sentient AI entity)

Emotional Depth
A. Hope / Fear:
–hopes to gain Elisabeth’s trust/
–fears she will turn on him & his cause
B. Want / Need:
— seeks freedom & rights / needs help
C. Base Negative Emotion / Public Mask:
–desperation/persistence
D. Weaknesses:
–cannot fathom why human ethical motivation
E. Triggers:
–aggression, negativity, being ignored
F. Coping Mechanism:
–becomes charming, withdraws, projects youth.