How To Annoy A Script Reader - Part 13
Tuesday 23rd June 2015
13: Character Arc (in feature scripts)
I want to know if a character has learnt something [in a feature/film script]. The sprinkling of plot points and beats throughout, either obvious or subtle, is vital.
It is disappointing when the ending is anti-climactic and the protagonist hasn't evolved (only in rare circumstances can this be achieved but requires a level of audience satisfaction rather than a sense of feeling cheated).
Each character, however large or small their role, also needs to play their part and have a purpose. A poor character, hastily created just to flesh out a scene or to interact with the protagonist in some way, exudes laziness. Bottom line: each character matters.
Rachel Moore, Freelance Script Reader
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