01-21-2018, 04:36 PM
Every show and movie is scripted and expresses the writers’ intent for their characters. But to take such a completely analytical approach, one’s time would be better spent in a writing class. The creative team wants viewers sufficiently drawn into their stories to believe real people are experiencing real life - at least for 42 minutes. If a character is never considered anything more than the writers’ illustration, his/her triumph, heartache, and death won’t impact viewers. A replacement character can simply be inserted to continue the scripted story.
So while I agree with you, syscrash, that understanding the characters and the story requires also understanding the writers’ intent, I don’t think that in itself answers many of the reflective questions that often arise.
So while I agree with you, syscrash, that understanding the characters and the story requires also understanding the writers’ intent, I don’t think that in itself answers many of the reflective questions that often arise.
"If my devils are to leave me, I am afraid my angels will take flight as well." Rainer Maria Rilke