55 questions about your fav character
1- When they are offered help how do they react
2- When they offer a helping hand do they do it in the spirit of helping or do they expect something in return
3- What teaching technique works best for them and what is their preferred technique for teaching others
4- Is there something they can't resist or someone they find it impossible to say no to
5- Do they worry about being a burden to others and if so where does this feeling come from
6- Do they feel they deserve love simply for existing, or do they believe they have to offer something in return? If so what do they offer
7- What attitudes, opinions, values or standards of their community do they internalize
8- When joy comes knocking on their door do they let it in immediately or do they hesitate to let it in
9- Is there anything that if given a second chance they would do differently
10- In what way do they break your heart
11- Is it easy or hard for them to let go of others
12- If they were asked by others about their function and purpose what would their answer be
13- Are their dreams for the future simple or complicated
14- What do you think the author/writer(s) is unconsciously saying about and through this character
15- For you what is their most compelling aspect
16- Imagine you were allowed to alter one significant thing about this character or their arc, what would it be
17- If the character's genre was switched to a genre far away from the one they are in, what changes about them (example: a horror media character is moved to a romantic comedy media)
18- What would their ideal self look like and what is preventing them from achieving that ideal version of themselves
19- Does their outward appearance adequately express their true self
20- Is there an absence or a loss that defines them
21- What about this character resonates with you personally
22- If you had to add an extra dimension or a layer to their character to enrich them what would it be
23- How does their character arc tie in with the central theme(s) of the story
24- How would the story change if their role was opposite of their original role
25- What do you believe was the message behind this character and do you think the author/writer(s) conveyed it successfully
26- How do they usually react to someone disagreeing with their opinion
27- What part of themselves do they struggle to accept the most
28- What is their blind spot
29- How do they deal with loss and what does their grief look like
30- Do they possess strong and clear opinions and preferences or are they easily swayed
31- What would make them lose respect for someone
32- Are they easy or hard to read
33- How do they stand out from their character 'type' and how do they resemble it
34- What parts of them are a direct result to the pain they endured
35- In moments of quiet where does their mind wander off to
36- Do they cope well with loneliness are they consumed by it or accustomed to it
37- How do they feel about growing old
38- In what ways did their childhood shape their personalities as adults
39- Who or what reminds you of them
40- What does safety look like to them and when do they feel the most secure and safe
41- When did they feel the most helpless in their life
42- How were they disciplined as children and do they use the same discipline method as adults
43- What aspect of their character you'd like to be more explored by the original work or the fan base
44- Choose three of the following words that accurately describe your feelings and thoughts toward them: entertaining, comforting, frustrating, endearing, interesting, a reflection, emotionally moving, a source of creativity, a role model
45- Is there something that they can never move on from
46- If they were to get number one spot in an imaginary competition what would the category be
47- Do you believe this character was written to its full potential if not how do you believe they can be elevated
48- Are they generous or timid with their affection
49- What do you think their worst mistake says about them
50- What is the center of their universe
51- What left the biggest mark on them
52- does this character in any way make you uncomfortable, challenge you or offend you
53- Are your feelings and thoughts about this character the same as when you first learned about/liked them or are they different now
54- Are they a victim in any capacity or aspect
55- Which of the three (body/heart/mind) does the character revolve around the most
