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MODULE 1 – LESSON 7: EMPATHY/DISTRESS, THE BINGE WORTHY DRUG!
Moses Quainoo
“What I learned doing this assignment is…?”
ASSIGNMENT 1:
1. Watch the next episode of your Example Show and focus on the Empathy/Distress that shows up in this episode and throughout the season so far.
Episodes 1- 7
Example Show – Hijack
Empathy/Distress
In a scuffle, an Arab passenger stabs the Collins brother Hijacker. He bleeds silently, and profusely and loses lots of blood. Almost passes out.
Sam insists Collins lands the plane to seek medical help in Bucharest.
Collins smashes the Captain’s headphones and they cannot communicate with the ground.
Collins shouts at passengers and points the guns at heads and hopes they will stay calm.
Collins fears he must use the intercom or a passenger gets killed.
The Cleaners want to track Sam Nelson’s residence and call his ex-wife.
The infight crew bandages the Hijacker’s bleeding.
Collins thinks the fighter Pilots can’t shoot a British civil plane over Hungary.
An inflight crew wants to communicate with a fighter jet and needs to know how the Hijackers could respond.
The fighter Pilot declares on the radio the Hijackers are armed.
Non-communicative aircraft heading straight for the capital Bucharest and the Captain fears the plane is like an incoming missile to the Hungarians.
Sam tells a healthy Hijacker to get medicine from anyone to save the bleeding Hijacker.
Sam sends a copy of the conversation between the bleeding Hijacker and his mother to his ex-wife.
The inflight crew tells passengers to open their window blinds.
2. Notice the difference between Big Picture Empathy/Distress and detail-oriented Empathy/Distress. Big Picture will have an impact across multiple episodes.
Deadline: 24 hours
ASSIGNMENT 2:
1. Make a list of BIG PICTURE difficult situations and decisions your TV Show characters could make because of the main conflict of this series.
Just ask yourself: “Knowing the concept, what are the big picture Empathy/Distress situations that could occur?”
List of BIG PICTURE difficult situations and decisions.
SKYY LAR is torn between a risky plan that could advance the rebellion or endanger avian lives, including close allies.
EMMA struggles with her family’s connection to the beauty industry and must act against them to support the rebellion.
DR. AVA GREEN’S previous connection to the beauty industry is revealed. This endangers his position in the rebellion and forces him to confront his past.
RAPHAEL faces a dilemma as a double agent, risking his safety and relationships.
RAVEN’s choice of which areas or species to prioritize for protection is difficult. It knows that not all can be saved.
SKYY LAR
Distress:
- A. Undeserved misfortune.
- SKYY LAR enters resistance from its avian community.
- B. External Character Conflicts.
- SKYY LAR wants to collect evidence against the beauty industry and leads EMMA to a pollution waste dump. SKYY LAR publicly criticized Dr.
Green’s scientific approaches to solving environmental issues. - C. Plot intruding on life.
- The Beauty Industry carries out a misinformation campaign to shift public opinion about SKYY LAR. SKYY LAR faces a challenge when Unexpected RAPHAEL forms a new alliance.
- D. Moral dilemmas.
- SKYY LAR should either protect the bird community or expose human environmental destruction.
- E. Forced decisions they’d never make.
- A Chinese dissident arrives in London, captures a significant flock of birds (500,000 pigeons), and threatens to export the meat for food in China.
- Empathy
- A. Put the character in distress.
- SKYY LAR….
- B. Make them relatable.
- SKYY LAR…….
- C. Universal experiences that are emotional.
- SKYY LAR……
- EMMA
- A. Undeserved misfortune.
- EMMA is making a big sacrifice at the age of five and could be held captive.
- B. External Character Conflicts.
- C. Plot intruding on life.
- D. Moral dilemmas.
- E. Forced decisions they’d never make.
- Empathy:
- A. Put the character in distress.
- B. Make them relatable.
- C. Universal experiences that are emotional.
DR. AVA GREEN
- A. Undeserved misfortune.
- B. External Character Conflicts.
- C. Plot intruding on life.
- D. Moral dilemmas.
- E. Forced decisions they’d never make.
- Empathy:
- A. Put the character in distress.
- B. Make them relatable.
- C. Universal experiences that are emotional.
RAPHAEL
- A. Undeserved misfortune.
- B. External Character Conflicts.
- C. Plot intruding on life.
- D. Moral dilemmas.
- E. Forced decisions they’d never make.
- Empathy:
- A. Put the character in distress.
- B. Make them relatable.
- C. Universal experiences that are emotional.
RAVEN
- A. Undeserved misfortune.
- B. External Character Conflicts.
- C. Plot intruding on life.
- D. Moral dilemmas.
- E. Forced decisions they’d never make.
- Empathy:
- A. Put the character in distress.
- B. Make them relatable.
- C. Universal experiences that are emotional.
2. Once you’ve created your version, use this prompt to see what AI generates for you. When you list your lead characters, just put in their role, main goal, and main intrigue in one or two sentences.
I’m going to provide my TV series [Format/Genre], [Concept], and [Conflict]. Can you give me ways to create [Distress] and [Empathy] for each of my [Lead Characters]? Please be detailed and provide unique and specific answers for each character in short, precise sentences.
Distress =
A. Undeserved misfortune.
B. External Character Conflicts.
C. Plot intruding on life.
D. Moral dilemmas.
E. Forced decisions they’d never make.Empathy =
A. Put them in distress.
B. Make them relatable.
C. Universal experiences that are emotional.
Format/Genre = 1 hour Drama/Family/Animation
Concept = SKYY LAR, a pigeon injured by human negligence, collaborates with a compassionate girl EMMA, in London to ignite a worldwide bird rebellion against environmental destruction, focusing on the beauty industry’s influence.
Conflict = Worldwide bird rebellion against environmental destruction, focusing on the beauty industry’s influence.
Lead Characters =
SKYY LAR
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Distress:
- A: An unexpected injury during a crucial mission increases SKYY LAR’s physical challenges.
- B: Conflict with newer rebels who question SKYY LAR’s leadership style.
- C: A pivotal rebellion strategy fails, directly due to misinformation or sabotage.
- D: Choosing between a dangerous mission that could end the conflict or keeping the flock safe.
- E: Being forced to abandon a fellow injured bird to evade capture by humans.
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Empathy:
- A: Show SKYY LAR’s struggle with its new limitations, yet its determination to lead.
- B: Highlight SKYY LAR’s efforts to unify and inspire the flock despite differences.
- C: Depict SKYY LAR’s sacrifices for the rebellion’s cause.
- D: Focus on SKYY LAR’s moral anguish over difficult leadership decisions.
- E: Illustrate SKYY LAR’s moments of doubt and vulnerability, enhancing relatability.
EMMA
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Distress:
- A: EMMA’s family faces a crisis that indirectly results from her activism.
- B: Tension arises when her environmental efforts directly conflict with her family’s business interests.
- C: EMMA discovers her actions have inadvertently harmed innocent wildlife.
- D: Facing the dilemma of exposing her family’s role in environmental harm.
- E: Being forced to choose between her loyalty to SKYY LAR and her family’s well-being.
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Empathy:
- A: Show the emotional toll of EMMA’s dual life on her relationships.
- B: EMMA’s struggles with her identity and beliefs resonate with viewers.
- C: Her genuine distress and guilt over the unintended consequences of her actions.
- D: The heavy burden of her moral decisions showcases her depth of character.
- E: EMMA’s youthful optimism and dedication to making a difference inspire empathy.
DR. AVA GREEN
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Distress:
- A: His groundbreaking project is legally challenged by his past employer.
- B: Conflicts with activists who view his scientific approach as unethical.
- C: A critical component of his project fails, causing a setback.
- D: Struggling with the decision to use risky technology for the greater good.
- E: Forced to destroy his work to prevent it from falling into the wrong hands.
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Empathy:
- A: His frustration and fears about the future of his work are palpable.
- B: Dr. Green’s commitment to his principles, even when unpopular.
- C: His vulnerability in the face of failure humanizes him.
- D: Internal conflict over ethical dilemmas adds layers to his character.
- E: The pain of sacrificing his life’s work for the greater good is deeply moving.
RAPHAEL
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Distress:
- A: RAPHAEL is captured and his secret role is at risk of being exposed.
- B: His loyalty is questioned by both sides, isolating him.
- C: A decision he makes leads to unintended harm to a close ally.
- D: Torn between revealing crucial information and maintaining his cover.
- E: Forced to betray a friend to protect his deep cover.
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Empathy:
- A: The stress of living a double life and the constant fear of discovery.
- B: RAPHAEL’s longing for a place to belong and be understood.
- C: His regret and self-blame for the consequences of his actions.
- D: The agony of keeping secrets from those he cares about.
- E: His internal battle between self-preservation and doing the right thing.
RAVEN
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Distress:
- A: A new technology threatens the traditional ways of avian life.
- B: Younger birds challenge his authority, causing a rift.
- C: A trusted protégé turns against him, aligning with human interests.
- D: Must decide whether to adapt or resist changes to avian traditions.
- E: Faces exclusion from the community he helped to build.
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Empathy:
- A: RAVEN’s struggle to protect his community in a changing world.
- B: His pain in seeing his teachings and guidance questioned.
- C: The betrayal by a protégé highlights his sense of loss and failure.
- D: His internal conflict between preserving traditions and embracing change.
- E: The isolation he feels from being misunderstood and sidelined.
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This reply was modified 1 year, 3 months ago by Moses Quainoo.
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This reply was modified 1 year, 3 months ago by Moses Quainoo.
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This reply was modified 1 year, 3 months ago by Moses Quainoo.
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This reply was modified 1 year, 3 months ago by Moses Quainoo.
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ATAUR’S ASSIGNMENT 1
WHAT I LEARNED DOING THIS ASSIGNMENT – Getting my AI assistant to help brainstorm emotion using a structured prompt to get things going
EXAMPLE SHOW – HOUSE OF CARDS
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- Francis Underwood: He
is a power-hungry politician who schemes to become the president after
being passed over for the secretary of state position. He is ruthless,
manipulative, and willing to do anything to achieve his goals.<ul type=”circle”>
- Distress:
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- A. He is betrayed by President Walker, who reneges on his promise to appoint him as secretary of state.
- B. He faces opposition from various political rivals, such as Raymond Tusk, Peter Russo, and Zoe Barnes, who threaten his plans and expose his secrets.
- C. He has to balance his public image and his private affairs, such as his affair with Zoe and his unconventional marriage with Claire.
- D. He has to make difficult moral choices, such as killing Peter Russo to prevent him from revealing his involvement in his campaign.
- E. He has to manipulate and lie to his allies and enemies, such as convincing Zoe to leak information, blackmailing Linda Vasquez, and framing Michael Kern.
- Empathy:
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- A. He is put in distress by the factors mentioned above, which
show his vulnerability and challenges.- B. He is relatable in his ambition, charisma, and intelligence, which make him a compelling and influential leader.
- C. He has universal experiences that are emotional, such as his friendship with Freddy, his loyalty to his father, and his love for Claire.
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- Claire Underwood: She
is the wife of Francis and the head of a non-profit organization called
the Clean Water Initiative. She is ambitious, elegant, and supportive of
her husband’s goals, but also has her own agenda and aspirations.<ul type=”circle”>
- Distress:
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- A. She is faced with undeserved misfortune when her organization loses funding and staff due to Francis’ political maneuvers
- B. She has external character conflicts with her husband, her employees, and her rivals, such as Gillian Cole, Remy Danton, and Catherine Durant.
- C. She has plot intruding on her life when she becomes involved in Francis’ schemes and scandals, such as the education bill, the trade war with China, and the murder of Zoe Barnes.
- D. She has moral dilemmas when she has to choose between her personal and professional interests, such as her fertility, her affair with Adam Galloway, and her candidacy for the UN ambassador.
- E. She is forced to make decisions she would never make, such as firing half of her staff, lying to the public, and leaving Francis.
- Empathy:
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- A. She is put in distress by the factors mentioned above, which
show her struggles and sacrifices.- B. She is relatable in her elegance, determination, and independence, which make her a powerful and respected woman.
- C. She has universal experiences that are emotional, such as her desire for motherhood, her passion for art, and her devotion to Francis.
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- Zoe Barnes: She
is a young and ambitious journalist who works for the Washington Herald
and later Slugline. She forms a relationship with Francis, who provides
her with exclusive information in exchange for favorable coverage. She is
curious, bold, and opportunistic, but also naive and reckless.<ul type=”circle”>
- Distress:
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- A. She suffers from undeserved misfortune when she is fired from the Herald, harassed by her colleagues, and stalked by Lucas Goodwin.
- B. She has external character conflicts with her boss, her co-workers, and her sources, such as Tom Hammerschmidt, Janine Skorsky, and Rachel Posner.
- C. She has plot intruding on her life when she becomes entangled in Francis’ plots and crimes, such as the education bill, the death of Peter Russo, and the cyberattack on China.
- D. She has moral dilemmas when she has to decide between her career and her conscience, such as exposing Francis, betraying Janine, and trusting Lucas.
- E. She is forced to make decisions she would never make, such as sleeping with Francis, leaking classified information, and confronting him at the subway station.
- Empathy:
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- A. She is put in distress by the factors mentioned above, which
show her risks and dangers.- B. She is relatable in her curiosity, boldness, and opportunism, which make her a successful and ambitious journalist.
- C. She has universal experiences that are emotional, such as her friendship with Janine, her romance with Lucas, and her fear of Francis
ATAUR’S ASSIGNMENT 2
WORKING TITLE – THE ZIG-ZAG ROAD
ATAUR’S SHOW EMPATHY/DISTRESS
i) Diego
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- Distress:
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- He
faces undeserved misfortune when he is betrayed by his
colleagues and framed for a crime he did not commit.- He
has external character conflicts with Ricardo, who tries
to manipulate him and sabotage his efforts to protect the natives and the
environment.- He
experiences plot intruding on life when he is kidnapped
by a rebel group that opposes the Consortium and the government, and has
to escape with the help of a native girl.- He
faces moral dilemmas when he has to choose between his
loyalty to the Consortium and his conscience, or between his love for
Leila and his duty to the natives.- He is
forced to make decisions he’d never make when he has to
lie, steal, or kill to survive and expose the truth.- Empathy:
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- The
audience will feel for him when he is in distress,
especially when he is innocent and helpless.- The
audience will relate to him as he represents the common
person who is caught up in a complex and corrupt system, and who
struggles to do the right thing.- The
audience will connect with him through his universal
experiences of love, friendship, betrayal, guilt, and redemption.ii) Leila
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- Distress:
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- She
suffers undeserved misfortune when she loses her father,
who was a journalist and an activist, to a mysterious accident that was
orchestrated by Ricardo.- She
has external character conflicts with Sam, who initially
distrusts her and suspects her of being a spy, and with Ana, who is
jealous of her relationship with Diego.- She
experiences plot intruding on life when she is exposed
as a journalist and has to flee from the Consortium and the government,
who want to silence her.- She
faces moral dilemmas when she has to decide whether to
publish her story and risk the lives of her sources, or to keep it secret
and let the injustice continue.- She
is forced to make decisions she’d never make when she
has to betray Diego’s trust and use him as a source, or when she has to
join forces with Ricardo to save Diego from the rebels.- Empathy:
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- The
audience will feel for her when she is in distress,
especially when she is alone and endangered.- The
audience will relate to her as she is a strong and
independent woman who fights for what she believes in, and who faces
discrimination and oppression.- The
audience will connect with her through her universal
experiences of loss, courage, passion, and sacrifice.en.wikipedia.org
List of House of Cards (American TV series) characters - Wikipedia
List of House of Cards (American TV series) characters - Wikipedia
- Francis Underwood: He
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JP Serra’s Show Empathy/Distress
What I learned doing this assignment is that AI does not always give us very specific ideas and that’s ok. Even if it provides us only with a broad idea, it can fuel our imagination to find an approach that will be used over multiple scenes or episodes.
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ASSIGNMENT 1:
The show I chose is SUPERNATURAL S1E7.
- A. Undeserved misfortune: Dean and Sam’s mother was killed. Sam’s girlfriend was killed.
- B. External Character conflicts: The spirit of The Hookman is causing a bloodbath, having killed 2 innocent people already.
- C. Plot intruding on life: Their main goal is to find their dad but they keep running into cases of monsters and decide to help those people instead.
- D. Moral dilemmas: Sam likes Lori but he is not yet over his girlfriend
- E. Forced decisions they’d never make: Sam wanted to attend college but his dad’s disappearance made him abandon his studies.
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ASSIGNMENT 2:
Finch Calloway
Distress:
- A. Undeserved misfortune: He is cursed. The body switchers take control of him while he’s sleeping.
- B. External Character conflicts: Eliza wants to send him on missions even if he’s not ready, constantly putting him in danger
- C. Plot intruding on life: His sister is about to get deported.
- D. Moral dilemmas: Help out the team get rid of body switchers and end up absorbing more souls or stop helping to keep his sanity.
- E. Forced decisions they’d never make: Save a body switcher’s life because he’s valuable for another mission.
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Eliza Thornfield
Distress:
- A. Undeserved misfortune: Her husband has been possessed by a jumper.
- B. External Character conflicts: Eliza needs to keep her husband alive but she can’t trust him
- C. Plot intruding on life: The headquarter wants to pull out their financing
- D. Moral dilemmas: Use Finch to kill more jumpers or spare him and find another way.
- E. Forced decisions they’d never make: Send her team on a dangerous mission without giving them all the information.
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Isabella Vale
Distress:
- A. Undeserved misfortune: She was molested as a child.
- B. External Character conflicts: Constant competition with Felix
- C. Plot intruding on life: She helps 2 siblings contacting their dead mother. One of them thinks she’s a fraud. But she finds out the truth of what he did to her mother and exposes him. He goes after her for this.
- D. Moral dilemmas: Keep a jumper alive because she knows he only targets child molesters.
- E. Forced decisions they’d never make: Use her healing power to save a jumper she wants to keep alive.
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Run it through AI!
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Finch Calloway:
Distress:
- Undeserved misfortune: Cursed, with body switchers taking control during sleep, causing internal turmoil.
- External Character conflicts: Eliza insists on risky missions, jeopardizing Finch’s safety and sanity.
- Plot intruding on life: Sister faces deportation, intensifying Finch’s personal stakes.
- Moral dilemmas: Continue helping the team, risking his sanity and becoming a killer, or withdraw for self-preservation.
- Forced decisions they’d never make: Save a valuable body switcher, challenging Finch’s principles for strategic reasons.
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Empathy:
- Put them in distress: Visualize Finch’s nightly struggles with the curse, creating emotional connection.
- Make them relatable: Highlight Finch’s love for his sister, a universal theme of family loyalty.
- Universal experiences: Explore the internal conflict of sacrificing personal well-being for the greater good.
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Eliza Thornfield:Distress:
- Undeserved misfortune: Husband possessed by a jumper, creating emotional turmoil.
- External Character conflicts: Struggles to keep her possessed husband alive while facing trust issues.
- Plot intruding on life: Headquarters threatens financial support, escalating the pressure.
- Moral dilemmas: Choose between using Finch’s unique ability for efficiency or finding an alternative.
- Forced decisions they’d never make: Send her team on a mission without full information, testing their trust and risking their safety.
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Empathy:
- Put them in distress: Illuminate the complexity of her relationship with her possessed husband.
- Make them relatable: Showcase the struggles of leadership and the weight of tough decisions.
- Universal experiences: Explore the sacrifices and challenges of maintaining trust in professional relationships.
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Isabella Vale:
Distress:
- Undeserved misfortune: Molested as a child, haunting her present.
- External Character conflicts: Ongoing rivalry and competition with Felix, elevating stress.
- Plot intruding on life: Uncovering a traumatic truth while helping siblings, putting her in danger.
- Moral dilemmas: Decide whether to spare a jumper targeting child molesters, challenging her beliefs.
- Forced decisions they’d never make: Use her healing power to save a morally ambiguous jumper, compromising her values.
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Empathy:
- Put them in distress: Explore the emotional scars of her past molesting, connecting with viewers.
- Make them relatable: Showcase the tensions of competition within the team, a relatable workplace struggle.
- Universal experiences: Delve into the moral complexities and the pursuit of justice despite personal trauma.
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i. Sunil Batra learned that greater the distress and empathy. more overwhelm the audiences.
Lesson 7 EMPATHY / DISTRESS, THE BINGE WORTHY DRUG
Assignment 2 WALKING DEAD
Main conflict. Crew is escaping from the zombies. The fear is that they will be killed by ZOMBIE, or they will be one of them if attacked. There are three major characters.
Rick, Shane, Lori and carl.
Rick.
Main character.
A. rick and Shane and carl’s looking for Sophia lost while chased by zombie.
B. rick son shot, while rick Shane and Carl’s enjoying watching stag.
C. rick journey to take his son to the doctor.
D. Rick, Shane and doctor family trying their best to save carl’s.
E. Till part of the bullet taken out of the stomach. nick and Lori ‘s did not know that doctor was the vet doctor.
Empathy
A. Rick’s son shot and injured he was in distress to save him.
B. Ricks saving his own sons was in distress/empathy. While his wife Lori was looking for Sophia had no knowledge of her son injured and he was struggling and rick consistently thinking of Lori presence.
C. Nick Being father and Lori being mother were in great distress to save their son, there emotional journey while his son is treated full of empathy.
Lori,
Distress and empathy.
THE group split in to four. While Shane, rick and carl was one group and Lori and Andrea, Sophia’s mother and drake angry man. Was another group looking for Sophia. They couldn’t find Sophia. They don’t want to go till they find Sophia in that area. But night is falling they had to leave. The emotional journey of audience in finding Sophia and curing of carl’s is with Lori and rick.
Lesson with AI
IT TOTALLY DEPEND ON WRITER AND ARC OF THE STORY. HOW LONG, HOW CAN IT AFFECT THE NARRATIVE.
Rick is highly impacted by son injury. And he is now more focused on protecting their families and people he will meet.
Lori feels as guilt, fear and helpless not protecting his son carl’s.
Shane as the protector of the family when rick away. Carl’s illness is Gravely effects Shane. He has his own personal agenda.
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Marie’s example show: BRIDGERTON
Big picture – empathy / distress
Across several episodes
DAPHNE AND SIMON
Distress: (undeserved misfortune)
Daphne accepts to marry Simon who cannot have children because she thinks one of them, either Simon or Anthony, will die in a duel. But she thinks Simon doesn’t love her and is forced into marrying her.
Empathy:
Daphne thinking he had no choice but to marry her.
Simon thinking she had no choice but to marry him.
Distress: (undeserved misfortune)
Daphne discovering that he actually can have children. He betrayed her, taking advantage of her lack of knowledge on sex matters.
Empathy: (Forced decision she would never make)
So she creates a situation to become pregnant without his wish.
Distress:
Simon is feeling betrayed by her – He had been clear that he didn’t want children.
Empathy:
How will he deal with the issue if she is pregnant? He is adamant that his vow cannot be undone.
Distress – External character conflict:
(unintentional conflict) Simon not breaking his vow despite the heartbreaking state of his marriage, despite his love for her and her love for him.
Empathy:
We want them to love each other.
Distress – External character conflict:
Antony and Simon fighting over their life decisions, commitments, family legacy.
Empathy: moral dilemma
They are both suffering because of their commitments
Antony = Loving Siena doesn’t fit his role as a head of a family but breaking up with her shows him that he may not even be up to the task anyway.
Simon = to have a child despite his vow and live a miserable life with Daphne or to have no child and live apart.
Distress: undeserved misfortune
Daphne at the concert losing blood.
Empathy:
She will never have a child. She will have a separate life with her husband and this is not what she wanted. She wanted a marriage of love and friendship.
LADY FEATHERINGTON FAMILY
Distress: (undeserved misfortune).
Marina’s pregnancy
Empathy:
The fake letter from the father of the baby is devastating.
Distress: (undeserved misfortune).
Penelope is in love with Colin but Marina wants to trap Colin
Empathy:
Penelope hides her feelings.
Distress: (undeserved misfortune)
Penelope shows how upset she is. Colin is her friend. She cannot do that.
Empathy (moral dilemma):
Marina realizes Penelope is in love with Collin but she has no other choice than to marry Collin. It’s her only way to be happy.
Distress: (undeserved misfortune)
Penelope wants to be loyal to her friend colins and tell him the truth. But he doesn’t even listen to her.
Empathy
She is transparent, he doesn’t see her.
Distress: (external character conflicts)
Colin proposes. Penelope has to do something to prevent the marriage.
Empathy:
Penelope is angry. It’s too late now. Nothing can be done. It is public.
Distress (plot intruding on life)
Marina’s pregnancy public is made public by Lady Whistledown. Shame on her and her family.
Empathy:
But Lady Featherington is a victim of her husband’s gambling habits. The Featherington family is rejected from the Queen luncheon.
Distress:
Eloise is distressed for Penelope’s ruined reputation and wants lady Whistledown to be found and retract what she wrote.
Empathy:
Penelope is more obsessed with the idea that Colin is not marrying Marina anymore.
Distress: (undeserved misfortune)
Colin’s reputation: a fool who proposed too quickly to a stranger.
Empathy:
Love is blind. He sincerely loves her and doesn’t believe it is true.
Distress: (plot intruding on life)
Colin confronts Marina who replies honestly.
Empathy:
It’s true, he has been tricked. He is heartbroken.
Distress:
Marina had no choice and no support.
Empathy:
Daphne helping Marina (empathy about women having to deal with issues they were not prepared for).
Distress:
Colin’s broken heart
Empathy: Antony apologizing to Colin (empathy on losing the love of your life).
Distress: (external character conflict)
Lord Featherington trying to corrupt Simon’s friend, the boxer to save his family.
Empathy:
They both need to care for / save their family.
Added after posting:
After I listed the empathy distress, I looked again at the big picture:
Daphne and Simon
– The scheme: Simon pretending to court Daphne
– The impossible love (Simon made a vow, and Daphne thinks he doesn’t love her).
The Featherington family
– The father gambling and ruining the family
– Marina’s journey finding a father for her baby.
Assignment 2
Marie’s show EMPATHY/DISTRESS
What I learned doing this assignment is that the link between distress causing empathy making the situation and the character relatable and connected to universal experience is so logical now that I can see it!!! And focusing only on the empathy distress gives a guide line to the whole story. It’s brilliant. I had a breakthrough! Using AI simplifies it because it summaries the information and I understood the importance of giving very precise and clear instructions.
Lead Character: Lily
Distress:
A. Undeserved misfortune: Lily discovers her mother’s terminal illness, adding emotional strain as she navigates the challenging real estate market all while being unaware of the impending cyber threats.
B. External character conflicts: Lily faces cyber threats orchestrated by her own romantic interest, Noah, unknowingly endangering her family’s business further complicating her already stressful life.
C. Plot intruding on life: Lily juggles her responsibilities as a student, undercover cyber agent, and caretaker of the family business, and now, the revelation of conflicting missions, creating overwhelming pressure and a constant intrusion of external conflicts.
D. Moral dilemmas: Lily grapples with the choice between saving her family business by betraying Noah or supporting his mission, risking the destruction of her family’s livelihood, introducing a moral complexity that adds to her distress..
E. Forced decisions they’d never make: Lily, forced to choose between revealing Noah’s identity to the agency for the sake of her family business or keeping his identity secret and risking their survival, faces a decision that challenges her values and loyalty, intensifying her emotional turmoil.
Empathy:
A. Put them in distress: Lily’s emotional turmoil, the burden of her mother’s illness, and the escalating conflicts around her make her a character the audience sympathizes with as she faces an undeserved series of misfortunes.
B. Make them relatable: Lily’s struggles with balancing personal and professional life, along with the weight of ethical decisions, and the complexities of love and loyalty make her a relatable figure for viewers dealing with their own life challenges.
C. Universal experiences that are emotional: Lily’s commitment to family, the internal conflict of choosing between love and loyalty, and the moral dilemmas she encounters resonate with viewers who understand the complexity of making tough choices in the face of adversity. The revelation of conflicting missions with Noah adds an extra layer of emotional complexity that resonates universally with the audience.
Lead Character: Noah
Distress:
A. Undeserved misfortune: Noah, fueled by the tragic death of his sister due to a corrupt laboratory, carries the emotional burden of seeking revenge, a motivation that intensifies his distress.
B. External character conflicts: Noah discovers that Lily, the woman he loves, is inadvertently working against his group’s mission, creating internal turmoil as he grapples with conflicting loyalties.
C. Plot intruding on life: The clash between Noah’s hacking activities and Lily’s commitment to her family business not only endangers their budding romance but adds external threats that intrude upon his personal life and goals.
D. Moral dilemmas: Noah faces the moral dilemma of using Lily’s position to further his mission of revenge, raising questions about the righteousness of his actions and the potential consequences for their relationship.
E. Forced decisions they’d never make: Noah, upon learning about Lily’s change of allegiance and the cyber attack on her family’s business, must decide whether to prioritize his revenge mission over his love for Lily or find a way to protect both, adding layers of complexity to his character.
Empathy:
A. Put them in distress: Noah’s tragic past, conflicting emotions, and the revelation of Lily’s unintentional betrayal make him a sympathetic character facing a series of undeserved challenges.
B. Make them relatable: Noah’s pursuit of justice for his sister, the struggle to balance personal vendettas with genuine feelings for Lily, and the internal conflict of choosing between revenge and love make him a relatable and multi-dimensional character.
C. Universal experiences that are emotional: The internal conflict between revenge and love is a universally resonant theme, drawing empathy from viewers who understand the complexity of moral choices and the challenges of navigating relationships amid conflicting goals. Noah’s journey becomes even more relatable with the added layer of complexity arising from Lily’s involvement in the conflict.
Lead Character: Theo
Distress:
A. Undeserved misfortune: Theo, already grappling with the impending death of his mother and the struggle to keep the family business afloat, is also burdened with the dark secret of an accidental death linked to his past actions, amplifying his emotional distress.
B. External character conflicts: Theo faces the external threat of potential police charges for a crime he unwittingly became entangled in, intensifying the challenges to both his personal and professional life.
C. Plot intruding on life: The revelation of a past mistake and the need for a fake alibi not only complicates Theo’s relationships but also intrudes on his attempts to stabilize the family business, creating a web of complications.
D. Moral dilemmas: Theo, torn between protecting his family’s reputation and confronting the truth, is forced into a moral dilemma, knowing that the fake alibi created by Lily might forever cast doubt on his innocence.
E. Forced decisions they’d never make: Theo, faced with the choice of revealing the truth and risking the family’s reputation or perpetuating the lie created by Lily, experiences a forced decision that challenges his moral compass and sense of responsibility.
Empathy:
A. Put them in distress: Theo’s complex situation involving family struggles, the impending loss of his mother, and the accidental death tied to his past actions make him a character for whom the audience feels sympathy.
B. Make them relatable: Theo’s attempt to protect his family from potential scandal, the burden of past mistakes, and the moral dilemma he faces are relatable themes that resonate with viewers navigating their own moral quandaries.
C. Universal experiences that are emotional: Theo’s journey becomes universally emotional as he grapples with the consequences of his past actions, the challenges of family dynamics, and the difficult decisions that arise when trying to shield loved ones from harm.
Lead Character: Lucas
Distress:
A. Undeserved misfortune: Lucas, torn between loyalty to Theo and the dark secret he holds about his brother’s heinous crime, experiences emotional distress as he navigates a situation where the truth could destroy the family.
B. External character conflicts: Lucas faces the external threat of his brother’s criminal actions, which not only endangers Theo but also puts the family business at risk, adding external pressure and conflict to his life.
C. Plot intruding on life: Lucas is forced into a life of crime to protect Theo, leading to internal conflict and external threats that intrude upon his sense of morality.
D. Moral dilemmas: Lucas, burdened by the knowledge of his brother’s crime, is forced into a moral dilemma of choosing between protecting Theo or maintaining his silence to avoid the dangerous repercussions from his gang-affiliated brother.
E. Forced decisions they’d never make: Lucas, aware of the fabricated alibi created by Lily and the potential danger it poses to Theo, grapples with the forced decision of whether to reveal the truth and risk his brother’s wrath or continue to protect Theo while maintaining a dangerous silence.
Empathy:
A. Put them in distress: Lucas’s internal turmoil, caught between loyalty and the burden of a devastating secret, evokes empathy from the audience as he navigates a situation where the right choice is laden with peril.
B. Make them relatable: Lucas’s struggle to protect Theo, the internal conflict between familial loyalty and the moral imperative to expose a crime, and the fear of retribution from a dangerous brother resonate with viewers facing complex family dynamics and ethical dilemmas.
C. Universal experiences that are emotional: Lucas’s journey becomes universally emotional as he grapples with the harsh reality of protecting loved ones, the consequences of keeping dark secrets, and the difficult decisions that arise when facing threats from within and outside the family
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