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Character = physiology + sociology + psychology pressures of the environment As with all mathematical equations, as one variable changes the resulting product changes, and here his where we can form our character’s growth or arc

The character bond must be unbreakable Crisis Climax Resolution Central Conflict

The Puffy Chair 2005 Jay and Mark Duplass Mark Duplass plays Josh Has won many independent film awards Shot on a very low budget… on location… with friends who worked for little or no pay

Protagonist: Josh He lives in a bubble… a “special world” where he does anything to get what he wants, just like a child. When faced with grown-up decisions, great insecurity and fear arise in him. Good looking young person + artistic + insecure = Paralysis Pressure to make a Commitment

Antagonist: Emily She’s romantic and naïve. Rather spoiled. She wants what she wants, even if it doesn’t exist. She’s manipulative. When faced with resistance, she reacts emotionally and often irrationally. Good looking young person + spoiled + impulsive = Stubborn Pressure to accept the situation as it is

Pivotal Character: Rhett Rhet is direct, honest, and unafraid of the consequences of being honest. He sees things for what they are (lizard). He brings actions that force change.

The Puffy Chair’s Premise: Fear brings paralysis Tight conflict structure that is continually RISING Each crisis lead to… some dramatic Climax… There is a catharsis (for the audience) and epiphany (for the characters) preceding each Resolution

Rising action: in each act there is something more serious at stake. Act 3: Conflicts center on the relationships themselves Act 2: Conflicts center on action-reaction and disappointments Act 1: Conflicts center on the road trip