1. stormwolf59

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    Ideas for writing a main character who isn't used to making their own decisions

    Discussion in 'Character Development' started by stormwolf59, Sep 1, 2023.

    I'm currently writing a fantasy novel where my MC grew up with a very strict and controlling(but not abusive) noble family and aren't used to making their own decisions and being in control of their own life.

    Would appreciate any ideas on how to show this after they've left their family (overcoming this is a big part of their character development)
     
  2. J.T. Woody

    J.T. Woody Book Witch Contributor

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    -questioning everything character does ("is this what im supposed to do?" "i can do this on my own?" "people do this?")
    - constantly getting lost (they arent used to doing things on their own without direction, so they constantly get lost on the ay to the store, for example)
    -differing to other people when making decisions/watching other people for guidance (asks a friend or watches the general public to understand what they are supposed to do)
    -mostly doing things they've always done in a strict household (old habits are hard to break)
     
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    Thank you so much, this helps a lot.
     
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    Probably asking people around him frequently what he should do.
     
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    To be believable, in my opinion, the MC could not be the heir in this family. I would say it fits for the 3 or 4th in line. The first two would be trained to be decisive.
     
  6. stormwolf59

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    Thank you very much
     
  7. stormwolf59

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    Thank you, I'll definitely remember this. I might make him the youngest even.
     

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