One facet of screenwriting which causes writers enormous headaches is conveying a lot with a little. Studying great minor characters is one way of learning this kind of efficiency. Minor Characters To Finer Characters The best minor characters can be just as rich as main characters. Ideally they should feel like they exist and live entire lives, even when the camera is not on them. They can be used to reinforce themes, to complement or contrast the protagonist‘s arc, or to motivate
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