One important aspect is relatability. Readers need to be able to see themselves or someone they know in the main character. This can be achieved through common emotions like love, fear, or ambition. Another key is development. The main character should change over the course of the novel. Think of Ebenezer Scrooge in 'A Christmas Carol' who transforms from a miserly, cold - hearted man to a kind and generous one.
A great novel character often has a unique backstory that shapes them. Their relationships with other characters are meaningful and dynamic. And they face challenges that test their mettle and reveal their true nature.
Create a strong emotional core for the character. If they have a deep - seated fear or an all - consuming passion, it will make them more memorable. For example, a character who is terrified of the dark but has to face it in order to save their loved ones. Their relationships with other characters are also crucial. A love - hate relationship or a deep friendship can add depth to the character.
The key elements include giving them a distinct personality. For example, they could be shy or outgoing. Also, a clear backstory is important. It explains why the character behaves as they do. And physical appearance can't be ignored. It helps readers visualize the character.
The three elements of a novel usually included characters, plot, and theme.
There are many ways to create a character's image in a novel.
1. Description: By describing the appearance, personality, behavior, etc. of the character, the character image is portrayed.
2. Comparative description: By comparing the words, deeds, attitudes, etc. of the characters before and after, it highlights the image of the characters.
3. Side Description: Indirectly portray the character's image by describing the environment around the character and the attitudes of others.
4. Symbolism: To create a character through symbolism, such as using an object or symbol to represent the character or characteristics of the character.
5. Description of dialogue: Through the dialogue between the characters to portray the image of the characters, readers can better understand the character's personality and inner world.
6. Description of action: Through the actions of the character, the character's image is portrayed, such as the character's reaction, decision-making, and actions.
7. Psychological Description: By describing the inner feelings and thoughts of the characters, the characters can be portrayed so that the readers can better understand the character's personality and inner world.
8. Imaginative Description: Create characters through fictional plots and scenes to resonate and imagine the readers.
The three elements of a novel usually referred to the plot, the characters, and the theme.
Plot: refers to the development of the story, including the beginning, ending, climax, and ending.
Character: refers to the characters in the novel, including the protagonist, supporting characters, and villains.
[Title: refers to the central idea or values that the novel wants to express.]
There were the following main methods to shape the characters in the novel:
1. Description of details: By describing the words and deeds, appearance, psychology, and other details of the character, it portrays the realism and three-dimensional feeling of the character image.
2. Description of dialogue: Through the dialogue between the characters, it can reflect the character's personality, thoughts and feelings, and also express the theme of the novel.
3. Description of action: Through the actions and decisions of the characters, it reflects the character and purpose of the characters, and at the same time, it can also express the theme of the novel.
4. Appearance Description: Through describing the appearance of the character, it can reflect the character's character and image, and also express the theme of the novel.
5. Psychological Description: Through describing the inner feelings and thoughts of the characters, it can reflect the character and image of the characters and also express the theme of the novel.
6. Description of the environment: By describing the characteristics and atmosphere of the novel's environment, it can reflect the character and image of the character and also express the theme of the novel.
First, give them a clear goal or motivation. This could be something like finding a lost treasure or getting revenge. Second, create a detailed backstory. Their past experiences shape who they are. Third, give them unique physical and personality traits. For example, a character might have a limp and be overly cautious because of a past accident.
"The War God Battles the Other World" is a fantasy novel written by the author, A Person Must Have a Middle Finger. The general plot of this novel is as follows:
The so-called strength did not only refer to strength, but also the soul. The main character was a very decisive person. He never did things sloppily. As long as it was an enemy, it was absolutely impossible for them to escape from his blade. The protagonist was a very self-aware person. He would never pretend to know what he didn't know, nor would he pretend that he didn't know what he knew.
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" Forced to Become a God " was a fantasy novel written by the author, Company Commander Artillery. The general plot of this novel was:
Could he escape the fate controlled by the invisible hand? Entering the mortal body meant transcending the mortal world and becoming a saint. The Saint Emperor was just the starting point of cultivation! The emperor was just a passer-by! Was God the legendary destination? They would wait and see! Would all of this change?
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" The Soldier King Since I Was a Special Forces Soldier " was a military-military career novel written by the author, Shen Qi. The general plot of this novel was:
Traversing the world of " I am a Special Forces ", the opening showdown was straightforward: sign in to the Special Forces King auxiliary system, challenge the warehouse 026 special forces instructor, rise to the Iron Fist Group, temper the Fire Phoenix, cross the front of the special forces, and fight the top of the special forces…
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God of War was a fantasy novel written by the author, Flowing Flame of the Great Void. The general plot of this novel was:
This was a world of crazy battles. Battle humans, battle beasts, battle the heavens, battle the earth. When the power of battle reached its peak, the heavens and earth could no longer trap me.
For a warrior of the ninth step, every stage was a heaven's door--that was when compared to others. To me, fighting across realms is like eating and drinking.
Warrior, Battle Master, Battle General, Battle King, Battle Kuang, Battle Zong, Battle Emperor, Battle Emperor, and Battle God.
If one wanted to become a war god, one had to step on the bodies of countless people to ascend.
A person could have a melodramatic birth, but not a melodramatic fate. If there had to be one, it could only be the protagonist's fate. If it wasn't the protagonist's life, then he would fight. He would plunder everything with battle, defend everything with battle, and destroy everything with battle.
Fight the heavens and the earth. Those who block my path will be killed by humans and beasts. Those who block my path will be killed by gods and devils.
God said, give me faith, and you will be able to create everything.
The devil said, give me desire, and you will have everything.
The god said to the devil, let's cooperate.
Thus, the Divine Desire System was born.
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" The Evolution History of Ultimate Main God " was a sci-fi novel written by the author, Su Jiuxian. The general plot of this novel was:
After three years of life and death struggles, the Reincarnator defeated the previous Master God in a trial and seized control of the Master God's Space. He became the new Sovereign, and from then on, he embarked on the path of eternity and transcendence. However, the Lord God's job was not easy either. Not only did he have to work hard to build the mission world, earn energy to maintain the operation of the space, but he also had to deal with various threats from beyond the heavens…Hey, I'm really not Earth's nanny! What? You mean Samsara travelers? Although they could occasionally play the role of cannon fodder, their greatest use was actually for viewing…Yes, they were just my toys. It came from the evil declaration of the Lord God.
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The Battle for God's Realm was a sci-fi novel written by Tian Ku Sang Shui. The general plot of the novel was:
He raised his head. In a place where all living beings could not see, there was a force that had always been peeping at this universe…Fu Li was the only Qi Refiner left in the Age of Chaos. When he was chosen by this force, the silent world began to change uncontrollably…If the God that people talked about really existed, then Fu Li should be the most perfect! This was a story of a god controlling mortals and constantly becoming stronger.
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The book " Overlord Strategy Guide " was a novel written by the author, Breeze Shores. The general plot of this novel was:
The steam-powered airship was strolling in the sky, and the excellent weapons were shining under the sunlight. There were countless mechanical giants sleeping in the research institute buried deep underground, waiting to wake up. The dark creatures hiding in the dark bared their fangs and were ready to make a move. The old gods hidden in various parts of the world were commanding their believers to wreak havoc on the world. Breaking all shackles, building the supreme Ultimate Kingdom, and attaining the Immortal Divinity!
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" God of the Plane " was a novel written by the author, L Fleeting Year 251. The general plot of this novel was:
The ruler ran amok in the universe, and the god of war fought to win in the outer kingdom of heaven.
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The book " All-rounded Overlord of the Other World " was a game novel written by the author, Little Soldier He. The general plot of this novel was:
I see the king of the races half kneeling beside my throne.
Gods turn to dust before me.
The sky echoed with the coronation horn.
All armies submit to my command.
The world personally weaved a crown for me. I held a scepter in my left hand and a long sword in my right hand as I stood proudly above the temple.
I am the Lord of the World!
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The War Workshop was a sci-fi time-travel novel written by the author, Taoist Master Ferocious Tiger. The general plot of the novel was:
In this foreign world, those who had the right to rule were called lords! The reason why they were able to rule this vast land was because they had incomparably magical precious artifacts. Among them, the twelve most powerful lords were gods! I came to this world in an accidental disaster and obtained a broken relic. I fused with the soul of Earth and turned it into a war workshop. The war workshop has incredible power. It can create a large number of soldiers, scimitars, spears, and bows. I want to evolve! I want to become stronger!
" I don't think it will satisfy your needs, but I recommend a novel that is most relevant to your description."" Creating a Dungeon from Zero " is a fantasy and mystery novel by the author, Lin Xiaozheng. The general plot of this novel is as follows:
It was a mysterious castle located in the middle of the forest. There were rumors that the owner of the Shadow Castle was a terrifying monster, but there were also people who retorted that it was just a golden-haired boy who liked to smile. Greedy mercenaries came to the castle. Some died, and some could no longer leave. There were only dark clouds that could never disperse, carrying cold rain, and watering the rotten forest endlessly.
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The Heir of the Chief Wealthy Class was a novel about urban life written by the author with a dream in mind. The general plot of the novel was:
His mother-in-law's relatives rolled their eyes at him, his wife was helpless and disappointed, and his daughter was bullied. Faced with all this, Lin Tianyu made a difficult choice. "Alright, I'll lay my cards on the table. I won't pretend anymore. I admit defeat." If he lost, he would have to obediently go home and inherit the trillions of assets, becoming the chief heir of the Lin family. However, it was time for Lin Tianyu's " performance ".
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" Doomsday: My Sanctuary Unlimited Upgrade " was a sci-fi novel written by Erliang Wine. The general plot of the novel was:
Countless people had transmigrated to the post-apocalyptic survival game at the same time. Floods, earthquakes, cold waves, radiation, acid rain, countless natural disasters followed. If he wanted to survive, he had to keep building and upgrading shelters. At this moment, Lin Tian realized that his system was different from others. His system could upgrade infinitely!【? Wooden door → Stone door → Iron door →...] [Wood Pick → Iron Pick → Vibrating Gold Pick →...] [Natural energy generator → chemical energy generator → nuclear energy generator →...] While everyone was exhausted from dealing with the natural disaster. Lin Tian's fallout shelter was already full of divine equipment, and he was unstoppable! "We're still living in a matchbox, but Lin Tian is actually living in a villa!" "Boss Lin Tian's refuge looks so safe." "I really want to go to God Lin Tian's refuge!"
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" I Have an Invincible City " was a fantasy and modern magic novel written by the author, Meng Xiao Tiandi. The general plot of the novel was:
This was a world where xiuzhe flew in the sky, moved mountains, and filled the seas. Lin Yan, a young man from the village, had obtained the Invincible Fortress System and started his path to invincibility! Invincible House, Invincible Village, Invincible Town, Invincible City…As long as it was within his invincible territory, he was invincible in the world! Facing the encirclement of the top ten sects in the Ten Thousand Laws Region, Lin Yan's expression did not change as he said indifferently. " Those who invade my city will be killed!"
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" I Am Lin Langtian " was a light novel written by the author, Li Xin. The general plot of this novel was:
I am Lin Langtian. As the Lin Clan's once-in-a-hundred-years genius, I want to change my destiny. With the system in hand, I have the world, and my life is up to me, not the heavens!
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" The Children of Snowy Town " was a novel written by the author, Jiu Hua Nong, about the various situations in the human world. The general plot of this novel was:
Even a small fry could become a great hero! This was a heroic epic that praised the little people who built their homes, loved their homes, and protected their homes. In order to stay away from war and famine, Lin Baoquan led the Lin Family Castle to build a home in the mountains and rivers of the east of the country, hunting, farming, and doing business. However, this kind of freedom and prosperity did not last long. Bandits and invaders had their eyes on them. The oppression and oppression made the people of Lin Family Castle realize that if the country did not exist, how could they call themselves home? In the past, they had fled to the outside of the pass to avoid the war. Now that the outside of the pass was not a paradise, they could not lose their homes again! Therefore, Lin Baoquan led the people of Lin Family Castle to resist. Even if they had to fight to the last drop of blood, they would not allow the enemy to occupy their home before they fell!
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" The Mercenary King in the City " was a novel about urban life written by the author, Shang. The general plot of the novel was:
Lin Tian, who once dominated the bodyguard world, fell in love with his employer on a mission. As a result, the employer became pregnant with the male lead's fetus. His family objected, and the government gave him power. He had no choice but to flee the country and fight with the mercenaries. Until one day, four years later, Lin Tian sneaked back to China to work as a small real estate employee. He suddenly realized that the mysterious CEO was actually her... Love or hate? Everything was in the book...
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" The Rise of the Empire of the Interstellar System " was a fantasy-epic fantasy novel written by the author, Kobayashi Cauliflower. The general plot of the novel was:
Lin Xiaozheng had the StarCraft template and came to the foreign planet to become a human commander. One day, the steel torrent of his mechanized army would roll forward. One day, his city-like planetary fortress would fill the entire planet with skyscrapers! In this silent and uninhabited deep space, the flag of the human empire would finally flutter in every corner of the universe!
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Survival in the Starry Sky: I Have the Heavenly Palace Space Station was a sci-fi-doomsday crisis novel written by the author, Xin Youan. The general plot of this novel was:
A simple and crude space station base without any food or water was the only way to survive! Other than that, there were countless unknown dangers in the starry sky! He had to constantly strengthen and upgrade his space station in order to survive until the end! Twenty-four hours later, the sun's radiant radiation struck! 72 hours later, a cosmic dust storm struck! Red warning! Countless space monsters have been detected attacking your space station! Lin Ye lazily drank a mouthful of Happy Fat Otaku Water and waved his hand." How dare you attack my Heavenly Palace Space Station?" " Starship carrier formation, listen up! All units, attack!"
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The book," The First Room of Heaven ", was a fantasy novel written by the author, Bone Piercing Needle. The general plot of this novel was:
In this pure virtual world, the male protagonist, Lin Feng, was framed and imprisoned. In order to survive, he had to desperately complete the task of reform in prison!
Ha! I can't stay in this damn place anymore. I want to escape!
Ha! He had accidentally dug into someone else's ancestral grave!
Ha! He had accidentally obtained a game guide!
Ha! Giving gifts to the Warden NPC could even reduce his sentence!
Ha! The six-year sentence was shortened to one day!
Ha! Lin Feng was released from prison, and the consequences were severe…
The main character Jay Gatsby is a tragic figure. He is full of hope and determination. His parties are a symbol of his attempt to reach out to Daisy. He is generous, as seen by the grandeur of his parties that he throws open to many people. However, he is also naive in some ways. He believes that he can recreate the past with Daisy, not fully realizing that time has changed things. His character is a mix of ambition, love, and a certain amount of delusion, which makes him a very interesting and complex main character in 'The Great Gatsby'.