While the concept of the fictional character has been widely
discussed at interdisciplinary level, a foundational theory of
character creation is yet to follow. As a result, creative writing
students and beginner writers refer to post-construction analysis,
as well as the step-by-step advice often suggested by popular
writing manuals. Aiming to fill this gap and at the same time
reconcile approaches in writing and criticism, this book proposes a
theory of character creation based on the in-depth analysis of the
concept, as well its place within the narrative. The approach
suggested herein consists of two interrelated stages:
conceptualisation and exposition. Conceptualisation entails the
in-depth understanding of what constitutes the fictional character,
as well as the dynamics of its correlation with the reader, the
author and its real counterpart, the human person; Exposition
refers to the conveyance of such understanding on paper. Viewing
creative writing as an art and craft, the author builds her theory
on the notion that comprehension of the world and the concept of
character itself is an essential prerequisite in order to construct
consistent and believable fictional persons. Varotsi also
introduces her four stages of creation: Observation, Perception,
Empathy and Imagination to inspire a method of work according to
which personal craftsmanship and artistry can be successfully
combined with pedagogic technique.
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