To achieve fully rounded characters, I think you have to set them up with admirable qualities and those that are less so.
These less likeable traits are vital because (a) no character is perfect and (b) without the failings your characters are more likely to come across as cardboard cut-outs. So I've no intention of changing Eileen's less likeable traits, as listed below, since I believe they are a crucial part of her overall make-up.
These less likeable traits are vital because (a) no character is perfect and (b) without the failings your characters are more likely to come across as cardboard cut-outs. So I've no intention of changing Eileen's less likeable traits, as listed below, since I believe they are a crucial part of her overall make-up.
- Eileen is a hypocrite.
- Eileen thinks blunt honesty is more important than kindness. (It isn't always).
- Eileen does go through life thinking she knows best. Okay a lot of the time she has a point but not always and this is one major source of irritation to daughter, Jennifer.
- Eileen will argue to the nth degree even when there is nothing really to be gained from this.
- Eileen storms through life, leaving devastation in her wake. (From my viewpoint as a creator, I also love her for this as it opens up so many stories to tell about her!).
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