Character Concept Summary

16. Relatable Characters Give a Story and Audience - You have to feel the characters.

17. Relatable Characters Come from Everywhere - The author uses different people that she saw or met in real life as a secretary for executive lawyers. She even used previous boyfriends to create these characters and their personalities. In order to get completely real feeling of a character. She even used aspects of people she saw, and not only the one's she met.

35. When Losing isn't an Option - Obstacles are good, but they have to figure out a solution by the end of the story.

38. Characters Enhance Conflict - Conflict is fueled by character traits.

39. Characters Change Because of Conflict - Conflict changes character traits and makes the characters different people.

40. Hero's Journey - The way a character surpasses a challenge is more interesting than the challenge itself.

Concept 68 - 1

1. "I don't want this." - Someone hands you a peanut butter and skittles sandwich.

    

    "I don't have the money." - A man holds a gun to your head.

   

    "It can't be true" - A man finds his wife in bed with another man. (ouch)

Hitchcock's Techniques for Suspense

1. Extreme close-ups are only used in important situations, so not often.
    Example: When they write the note to Mr. Thorwald

2. The characters will talk about gruesome things when eating.
    Example: When the nurse is guessing how Mr. Thorwald killed his wife, and Jeff is eating.

3. Keeps the story simple.
    Example: It's not a confusing storyline, it's quite straightforward.