Character Flaws and Internal Conflicts

The video discusses the importance of giving heroes challenges in storytelling, both external and internal. It highlights how internal struggles, such as character flaws, can add depth and irony to a story. The video differentiates between flaws, which can be changed, and vulnerabilities, which cannot. Examples like Superman illustrate how even powerful characters need weaknesses to remain relatable. The concept of an Achilles heel is emphasized as a way to add layers to a story, making it more engaging and relatable to the audience.

What is a common element that heroes face in stories?

• Eternal happiness

• Challenges and obstacles

• Lack of conflict

• Unlimited power

What can increase the drama in a story beyond external challenges?

• Introducing internal struggles

• Adding more characters

• Simplifying the plot

• Removing all conflicts

How can character flaws add depth to a story?

• By simplifying the plot

• By making the hero invincible

• By adding irony and complexity

• By removing all challenges

Which of the following is an example of a character flaw?

• Fear of heights

• Invisibility

• Chronic grouchiness

• Super strength

What is a potential benefit of giving a hero a flaw?

• It simplifies their journey

• It makes them invincible

• It adds a unique idiosyncrasy

• It makes them less relatable

Which of the following is NOT a source of internal conflict?

• Conflicting feelings

• Guilty conscience

• Ethical dilemma

• External antagonist

What can be a source of inspiration for character flaws?

• External conflicts

• Superpowers

• The seven deadly sins

• Plot twists

What is the role of internal conflicts in storytelling?

• To make the hero invincible

• To simplify the plot

• To create drama and complexity

• To remove all challenges

What is the difference between a flaw and a vulnerability?

• Both are changeable

• Both are unchangeable

• A flaw is changeable, a vulnerability is unchangeable

• A flaw is unchangeable, a vulnerability is changeable

Which of the following is considered a vulnerability?

• Pride

• Wrath

• Fear of heights

• Greed