What is your character flaw?
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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:
- I focus too much on the details.
- I have a hard time letting go of a project.
- I have trouble saying “no.”
- I get impatient when projects run beyond the deadline.
- I could use more experience in…
- I sometimes lack confidence.
How do you choose a character flaw?
Tips for using different types of character flaws better
- Explain your character’s flaws. Whatever your characters’ flaws, explain them.
- Make the flaw fit the character. Make the flaw seem reasonable to your character.
- Find additional character flaws as you draft.
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.