Characters

=How do Characters Drive a Story? =

1. Their emotions and feelings help us connect with the story: Emotions == Parrott's emotions by groups [  [|edit source]  |  [|editbeta]  ]  == A [|tree-structured] list of emotions was described in Parrott (2001). [|[3]] [// [|unreliable source?] //] [|[4]]
 * ~ Primary emotion ||~ Secondary emotion ||~ Tertiary emotion ||
 * [|Love] || // [|Affection] // || // [|Adoration] · [|Fondness] · [|Liking] · [|Attractiveness] · [|Caring] · [|Tenderness] · [|Compassion] · [|Sentimentality] // ||
 * ^  || // [|desire] // || // [|Desire] · [|Passion] · [|Infatuation] // ||
 * ^  || // [|Longing] // || //Longing// ||
 * [|Joy] || // [|Cheerfulness] // || // [|Amusement] · [|Bliss] · [|Gaiety] · [|Glee] · [|Jolliness] · [|Joviality] · [|Joy] · [|Delight] · [|Enjoyment] · [|Gladness] · [|Happiness] · [|Jubilation] · [|Elation] · [|Satisfaction] · [|Ecstasy] · [|Euphoria] // ||
 * ^  || // [|Zest] // || // [|Enthusiasm] · [|Zeal] · [|Excitement] · [|Thrill] · [|Exhilaration] // ||
 * ^  || // [|Contentment] // || // [|Pleasure] // ||
 * ^  || // [|Pride] // || // [|Triumph] // ||
 * ^  || // [|Optimism] // || // [|Eagerness] · [|Hope] // ||
 * ^  || // [|Enthrallment] // || //Enthrallment · [|Rapture] // ||
 * ^  || // [|Relief] // || //Relief// ||
 * // [|Surprise] // || // [|Surprise] // || // [|Amazement] · [|Astonishment] // ||
 * [|Anger] || // [|Irritability] // || // [|Aggravation] · [|Agitation] · [|Annoyance] · [|Grouchy] · [|Grumpy] · [|Crosspatch] // ||
 * ^  || // [|Exasperation] // || // [|Frustration] // ||
 * ^  || // [|Rage] // || // [|Anger] · [|Outrage] · [|Fury] · [|Wrath] · [|Hostility] · [|Ferocity] · [|Bitter] · [|Hatred] · [|Scorn] · [|Spite] · [|Vengefulness] · [|Dislike] · [|Resentment] // ||
 * ^  || // [|Disgust] // || // [|Revulsion] · [|Contempt] · [|Loathing] // ||
 * ^  || // [|Envy] // || // [|Jealousy] // ||
 * ^  || // [|Torment] // || //Torment// ||
 * [|Sadness] || // [|Suffering] // || // [|Agony] · [|Anguish] · [|Hurt] // ||
 * ^  || // [|Sadness] // || // [|Depression] · [|Despair] · [|Gloom] · [|Glumness] · [|Unhappy] · [|Grief] · [|Sorrow] · [|Woe] · [|Misery] · [|Melancholy] '// ||
 * ^  || // [|Disappointment] // || // [|Dismay] · [|Displeasure] // ||
 * ^  || // [|Shame] // || // [|Guilt] · [|Regret] · [|Remorse] // ||
 * ^  || // [|Neglect] // || // [|Alienation] · [|Defeatism] · [|Dejection] · [|Embarrassment] · [|Homesickness] · [|Humiliation] · [|Insecurity] · [|Insult] · [|Isolation] · [|Loneliness] · [|Rejection] // ||
 * ^  || // [|Sympathy] // || // [|Pity] // · //Sympathy// ||
 * [|Fear] || // [|Horror] // || // [|Alarm] · [|Shock] · Fear · [|Fright] · Horror · [|Terror] · [|Panic] · [|Hysteria] · [|Mortification] // ||
 * ^  || // [|Nervousness] // || // [|Anxiety] · [|Suspense] · [|Uneasiness] · [|Apprehension (fear)] · [|Worry] · [|Distress] · [|Dread] // ||

== HUMANE's proposal for EARL (Emotion Annotation and Representation Language) [  [|edit source]  |  [|editbeta]  ]  == The //emotion annotation and representation language// (EARL) proposed by the Human-Machine Interaction Network on Emotion (HUMAINE) classifies 48 emotions. [|[2]]

A Character's Virtuous and Traits will effect their emotions and often drive their decisions and actions. :  Is the Character Virtuous? ==Virtues of self control[[|edit source] | [|editbeta]]== ==Virtues of self-efficacy[[|edit source] | [|editbeta]]== ==Virtues of regard[[|edit source] | [|editbeta]]== ==Virtues of respect[[|edit source] | [|editbeta]]== ==Virtues of kindness[[|edit source] | [|editbeta]]==
 * * Negative and forceful
 * [|Anger]
 * [|Annoyance]
 * [|Contempt]
 * [|Disgust]
 * [|Irritation]
 * Negative and not in control
 * [|Anxiety]
 * [|Embarrassment]
 * [|Fear]
 * [|Helplessness]
 * [|Powerlessness]
 * [|Worry]
 * Negative thoughts
 * [|Doubt]
 * [|Envy]
 * [|Frustration]
 * [|Guilt]
 * [|Shame] || * Negative and passive
 * [|Boredom]
 * [|Despair]
 * [|Disappointment]
 * [|Hurt]
 * [|Sadness]
 * Agitation
 * [|Stress]
 * [|Shock]
 * [|Tension]
 * Positive and lively
 * [|Amusement]
 * [|Delight]
 * [|Elation]
 * [|Excitement]
 * [|Happiness]
 * [|Joy]
 * [|Pleasure]
 * Caring
 * [|Affection]
 * [|Empathy]
 * [|Friendliness]
 * [|Love] || * Positive thoughts
 * [|Courage]
 * [|Hope]
 * [|Pride]
 * [|Satisfaction]
 * [|Trust]
 * Quiet positive
 * [|Calm]
 * [|Content]
 * [|Relaxed]
 * [|Relieved]
 * [|Serene]
 * Reactive
 * [|Interest]
 * [|Politeness]
 * [|Surprised] ||
 * [|Temperance] - self-control regarding [|pleasure]
 * [|Good temper] - self-control regarding [|anger]
 * [|Ambition] - self-control regarding one's goals
 * [|Curiosity] - self-control regarding [|knowledge]
 * [|Frugality] (also Thrift) - self-control regarding the material lifestyle
 * [|Industry] - self-control regarding [|play], [|recreation] and [|entertainment]
 * [|Contentment] - self-control regarding one's possessions and the possessions of others; acknowledgement and satisfaction of reaching capacity.
 * [|Continence] - self-control regarding [|bodily functions]
 * [|Courage] - willingness to do the right thing in the face of danger, pain, significant harm or risk
 * [|Patience] - ability to delay or wait for what is desired
 * [|Perseverance] - courageous patience, integrity
 * [|Persistence] - ability to achieve objective regardless of obstacles
 * [|Fair-mindedness] - concern that all get their due (including oneself) in cooperative arrangements of mutual benefit
 * [|Tolerance] - willingness to allow others to lead a life based on a certain set of beliefs differing from ones own
 * [|Truthfulness]/[|Honesty] - telling someone what you believe to be true in the context of a direct inquiry
 * [|Respect] - regard for the worth of others
 * [|Self respect] - regard for the worth of oneself.
 * Social virtues: [|Politeness], [|Charisma], [|Unpretentiousness], [|Friendliness], [|Sportsmanship], [|Cleanliness]
 * [|Kindness] - Regard for those who are within an individuals ability to help.
 * [|Generosity] - Giving to those in need.
 * [|Forgiveness] - Willingness to overlook transgressions made against you.
 * [|Compassion] - Empathy and understanding for the suffering of others





Character Traits can Drive a Person's Emotional State. This can affect their actions and decision making .

Character Clues Character Clues Authors reveal character traits by providing clues in the text. Action Clues - Character traits are revealed through the actions and reactions of the character. Good readers carefully observe how the character behaves to make inferences about character traits. Example: Standing up to a bully shows courage. Verbal Clues - Character traits are revealed by whatthe character says and how those words are delivered. Sometimes clues can be found in what characters say about each other. Example: A character who yells, “No! We’re going to do it my way!” might be considered bossy. Other Clues - Character traits can be revealed by other clues such as: Example: A tiny girl who wears frilly dresses might be considered dainty.
 * physical appearance
 * how the character dresses
 * where he or she lives
 * interests and hobbies



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