Sometimes it is really useful to look at the Character Types of real people to see how what they do or say defines them. The SuperBowl and the magnificent victory by Green Bay and their young quarterback Aaron Rodgers is a great example to start off with. I’d like to type all the major players in the NFL in terms of their leadership styles. I’m looking for some help here– with quotations or a link to a video as an illustrations. Can you help fill things out?
Continue readingBugs Bunny – Power of Excitement
#TypesTuesday – Bugs Bunny is a Power of Excitement character
Continue readingThe Princess and The Frog
The Princess and the Frog is the best romantic comedy of the last couple of years. It hits three of the most important emotional beats that make Romantic Comedies so emotionally satisfying.
Continue readingVague Characters
Read this if you are kind, strong willed, but can be self-critical.
Continue readingPower of Excitement
These characters are usually an agent of chaos. Their rakish push-the- envelop devil-may-care attitude inevitably shakes things up in a story. But their charm, ready wit and natural talent as an escape artist or improvisor often saves the day.
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#TypesTuesday – Here is a list of character examples.
Continue readingThe Dark Knight, The Joker and Dr. Hunter S. Thompson – Power of Excitement
Two characters and films that explore the Dark Side of this Character Type: Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson and The Joker (brilliantly played by Heath Ledger) in Dark Knight . Each is a great look at the underbelly of this fascinating Character Type.
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