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Flaws vs Handicaps Defined
- Flaws are internal and personal to the character, while handicaps are external constraints imposed on them.
- Flaws create struggles from within; handicaps create obstacles from outside circumstances.
Flaws Are Faults, Handicaps Aren't
- Flaws are the protagonist's fault and lead to character growth.
- Handicaps are external and create conflict but are not something the hero overcomes.
Flaws Enable Growth and Relatability
- Flaws drive character arcs by allowing growth and change.
- People relate to flawed heroes because they see themselves in their struggles.