Character Journeys and Motivations

The video discusses the critical role of character motivation in storytelling, emphasizing the need for characters to have both inner and outer journeys. It explains how these journeys are interconnected and how motivation has both inner and outer dimensions. The video provides questions to help writers explore character motivation and concludes with a summary and a call to action for viewers to engage with the content.

Why is character development considered crucial in storytelling?

• It helps in creating a plot.

• It ensures the story is lengthy.

• It makes the story humorous.

• It predicts the success of a story.

What is essential for actions in a story to feel convincing?

• Describing the character's appearance.

• Explaining the character's hobbies.

• Understanding the character's background.

• Knowing the character's motivation.

What does the outer journey of a character describe?

• The character's future goals.

• The character's internal thoughts.

• Changes at the surface level of the story.

• The character's past experiences.

How are the inner and outer journeys of a character related?

• They are only related in certain genres.

• They are bound together and entail each other.

• They are loosely connected.

• They are completely independent.

In the movie 'Speed', what is Officer Jack Traven's outer motivation?

• To catch a criminal.

• To keep the bus moving at a certain speed.

• To save his partner.

• To defuse a bomb manually.

What does Jack Traven's willingness to risk his life reveal about him?

• His lack of fear.

• His desire for fame.

• His moral makeup and compassion.

• His need for adventure.

What should you consider when identifying a character's motivation?

• The character's favorite color.

• The character's physical strength.

• The character's outer goal and inner motivation.

• The character's age.

How can high stakes affect a story?

• They make the story longer.

• They make the story more predictable.

• They make the story more engaging.

• They make the story less interesting.

What is the impact of a character's inner life on their pursuit of goals?

• It only affects their appearance.

• It directly affects their pursuit.

• It only affects their dialogue.

• It has no impact.

What elements of a character's inner life are crucial for storytelling?

• Their hobbies and interests.

• Their hopes, fears, wounds, neuroses, and secrets.

• Their financial status.

• Their educational background.