Humans are naturally flawed. Everyone has something they struggle with, something they do wrong, something that may make them look bad. It is important to include that when writing characters of your own. Today we are going to look at some characters in media and analyze them a bit for their flaws and how they affect the plot. I will be hiding major spoilers behind a button for people that haven't watched or read these. Flaws as a Plot Driver Character flaws can serve as a powerful catalyst for plot development, often leading to pivotal moments and driving the narrative forward. When a character's flaw is deeply intertwined with the story line, it can create tension, conflict, and growth that captivates the audience, as in the case in Death Note. Light Yagami's arrogance and god complex drives all the mistakes he makes as he believes that he cannot possibly be caught. Those mistakes brings him closer to the detectives that are searching for him, making the plot more interesting and tense. [spoiler]This flaw eventually leads…

[admonition]This article will contain major spoilers for some media including: [label]Fullmetal Alchemist (Brotherhood)[/label], [label]Steins;Gate (0)[/label], [label]Sherlock Holmes[/label], and very minor spoilers for other media. All major spoilers will be [spoiler]"spoiler-ed"[/spoiler] and not essential to understanding the content of the article. If you are using RSS to read this I am not sure the spoilers will work so I recommend you read it on my site.[/admonition]   Introduction Characters are the hearts of storytelling that breath life into narratives. They are the heroes, villains, and friends that help build the world around the viewer. But behind their normal dialogue and actions lies another driving force that turns words into people: Character Quirks. What would Sherlock be like without his insane deductions or Armstrong without his generational knowledge. These quirks aren't just meaningless details; they are instead brushstrokes that paint a portrait of who these characters are, down to their core. From the way they walk and talk to their peculiar interests and habits, character quirks are the elements that set them apart, making them resonate with…

There is something different about Eastern storytelling. Someone who doesn't watch anime or read Eastern literature might not notice at first glance. This doesn't stop there it can be seen in many games, especially JRPGs.   Plot, Plot, Plot Western storytelling is obsessed with progressing the plot as fast as possible. As if the only way a reader can be enjoyed or can take something away from the story is if something happens. The important difference to compare the two is how they handle conflict. While Western storytelling often focuses on external conflicts and the resolution of those conflicts, Eastern storytelling places a significant emphasis on internal conflicts and the personal growth of characters. In an article by Kim Yoonmi (김윤미), she highlights that "Unlike most 3-act and 5-act European stories, it[Eastern storytelling] heavily is based in self-realization, self-actualization, and self-development. Anything short of this in this story type are usually pretenders. It also often thinks of time itself as a circle." Moreover, Eastern storytelling tends to embrace ambiguity and open-endedness. It leaves room for…