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Lesson 5: Audience Connection to Characters
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Pam’s Likeability / Relatability / Empathy
One-Sentence Vision: I will turn my ideas into produced movies and live a happy, successful life as a writer and industry professional.
What I learned from doing this assignment: I needed to make my characters more likable!EVE GARDER – Protagonist
- Likability: She’s concerned about others when she suspects the anti-aging night cream everyone in town is
using is dangerous. She’s nice to her co-workers at the ad agency. - Relatability: A younger, less-experienced employee gets promoted over her.
- Empathy: When her boyfriend asks her out to a nice restaurant for dinner, she shares her excitement and
anticipation beforehand with her best friend, only to have him break up with her (on her birthday!)
– – – – – – - JESSICA LEZARDE – Antagonist
- Likability: She wants to help others by sharing her beauty secrets; she is complimentary of others and boosts
confidence. - Relatability: she has the same challenges as other middle-aged adults (watching weight, resistance to aging, etc)
- Empathy: She cares for her sick husband.
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This reply was modified 1 year, 3 months ago by Pamela Rice.
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This reply was modified 1 year, 3 months ago by Pamela Rice.
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This reply was modified 1 year, 3 months ago by Pamela Rice.
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This reply was modified 1 year, 3 months ago by Pamela Rice.
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This reply was modified 1 year, 3 months ago by Pamela Rice.
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This reply was modified 1 year, 3 months ago by Pamela Rice.
- Likability: She’s concerned about others when she suspects the anti-aging night cream everyone in town is
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William Whelan – Likaability/Reliability/Empathy
Vision: To write a screenplay which will become a successful movie.
What I learned from doing this assignment is to add Likaability, Reliability and Empathy to my characters.
Protagonist – Liza Valente
Likability: Sense of Humor:
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- Liza uses her wit and humor to navigate tense
situations within the family, endearing herself to others with well-timed
jokes that diffuse tension.- Demonstrates a playful and light-hearted side, even in
the midst of the criminal world, making her a source of levity and
likability.Relatability: Career Aspirations:
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- Pursues relatable career aspirations, demonstrating a
desire for personal growth and fulfillment beyond the constraints of her
criminal background.- Liza’s journey to break free from her predetermined
path and follow her passion adds a relatable dimension to her character.Empathy: Understanding Others’ Struggles:
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- Demonstrates empathy by understanding and acknowledging
the struggles of those around her, offering support and compassion.- Liza’s ability to empathize with the challenges faced
by others, both within and outside the criminal world, showcases her
humanity.Antagonist – Big Dom Valente
Likability: Generosity within the Family:
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- Shows generosity within the family, providing financial
support and resources to ensure the comfort of his loved ones.- Big Dom’s acts of kindness towards family members
contribute to his likeability within the close-knit community.Relatability: Parental Sacrifices:
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- Reveals relatable parental sacrifices, showcasing Big
Dom’s willingness to make tough choices for the sake of his family’s
well-being.- Big Dom’s decisions that involve personal sacrifices
for the greater good contribute to his relatability.Empathy: Understanding Personal Struggles:
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- Demonstrates empathy by understanding the personal
struggles of individuals within his organization, acknowledging their
challenges.- Big Dom’s willingness to empathize with the
difficulties faced by his associates fosters a sense of camaraderie. - Liza uses her wit and humor to navigate tense
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