Character Development: Motivation and Objectives
Students delve into understanding character motivations, objectives, and obstacles to create believable performances.
Key Questions
- How does a character's core objective drive their actions throughout a play?
- Analyze the internal and external conflicts that shape a character's journey.
- Design a backstory for a character that justifies their key decisions in a scene.
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