Question

Helpp! Which of the following is not a way in which an author would develop a character?

A. have other characters discuss him of her.
B. write dialouge with the character and another character.
C. let the reader know what the character is thinking and feeling.
D. Introduce new events involving the character.

Answer 1

A. because other characters thoughts or opinions of a character cannot help develop that character. Character development had be expressed through the character himself.

Answer 2

A. have other characters discuss him of her.

Step-by-step explanation:

Having characters speaking about the main one does move forward the protagonist's arc, since it does not add a relevant layer to his/her actions, reactions, thus, avoiding any possibility of development.

It must be done through him/herself in a variety of ways:

• Have the character speak, behave, think, interact, or respond according to particular situations, which adds layers to his/her personality.
• Add a realistic background which increases the character's relatability.
• Add both flaws and virtues, contradictions and desires, which creates character's complexity .
• Add conflict to the character's storyline, which creates obstacles to achieve his/her goals.