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What is your character flaw?

What is your character flaw?

According to Oxford English Dictionaries, a character flaw is ‘a fault or weakness in a person’s character’. A character flaw can be defined more fully as an undesirable quality in a person. It is an imperfection, limitation, deficiency, phobia, or a problem that affects the way others perceive us.

What are some of your biggest flaws?

Here are a few examples of the best weaknesses to mention in an interview:

  1. I focus too much on the details.
  2. I have a hard time letting go of a project.
  3. I have trouble saying “no.”
  4. I get impatient when projects run beyond the deadline.
  5. I could use more experience in…
  6. I sometimes lack confidence.

How do you choose a character flaw?

Tips for using different types of character flaws better

  1. Explain your character’s flaws. Whatever your characters’ flaws, explain them.
  2. Make the flaw fit the character. Make the flaw seem reasonable to your character.
  3. Find additional character flaws as you draft.
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What is a major character flaw?

Major flaw. A major character flaw is a much more noticeable and important hindrance which actually impairs the individual, whether physically, mentally or morally.

What are minor character flaws?

A minor character flaw is an imperfection which serves to distinguish the character in the mind of the reader / viewer / player / listener, making them memorable and individual, but otherwise does not affect the story in any way. Examples of this could include a noticeable scar, a thick accent or a habit such as cracking their knuckles.

What are some good flaws?

There are good flaws, and there are bad flaws. A list of currently acceptable “good” flaws includes: Alcoholism (except when it leads to violence) Drug addiction (except when it leads to violence) Tobacco use (cigars and cigarettes)

What are some examples of tragic flaws?

Tragic/fatal flaw. Examples of this could include hubris, misplaced trust, excessive curiosity, pride and lack of self-control. This fall usually occurs at the beginning of a story, with the story itself concentrates on the consequences or attempted redemption of the fall.