Character Motivation

Internal motivation

• Is the desire to complete a task for its own sake and enjoyment.
• Is the desire to complete a task because of reward or punishment on completion.

Motivation determines...

• Conflict
• Artistic selectivity
• Character's objectives
• Blocking

External motivation

• Is the desire to complete goals because of someone or something around them.
• is the desire to complete goals because of internal satisfaction.

A new student buys clothes that look just like the popular kids. What's her motivation?

• To gain prestige
• To be accepted by the popular kids
• To become a model

Sam's grandfather passed away from lung cancer. Sam donated his allowance to cancer research.

• Internal Motivation
• External Motivation

Tom failed the last math test, but studied hard and aced the next one. What motivated Tom? 

• Peer pressure
• Money
• Desire to succeed

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A candidate for mayor promises a new recreation center, even though the town doesn't have the money. The mayor's motivation is 

• to run a budget defecet
• to have a new recreation center
• to win potential voters

Bo visits his grandma at a nursing home often. He tells the nurse she needs better care. His motivation is

• to make sure grandma is well taken care of.
• to criticize the nurses.
• to learn more about elderly care.

The eager new guy at your job works long hours and is the 1st to volunteer. This reveals he

• wants to quit.
• needs this job.
• has never worked before.

Because her bike had a flat tire, Sally had to walk to school.

• Internal Motivation
• External Motivation