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19.30: A Close Reading on Character: Agency vs. Choices

Writing Excuses

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Choices and Agency in Character Development

This chapter examines the nuances of decision-making in storytelling, focusing on the difference between character agency and their choices. Through the analysis of a protagonist's pivotal moment, it reveals how motivations and external influences shape character arcs and impact the narrative's progression.

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