Lamott: The Development Of The Character

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Lamott explains how a writer should develop his or her character. I like what she said in this chapter “each character has an emotional acre. You want to discover what this acre looks like, so from there forward you know what you are working with.” I’m not sure if this might help use with our research paper, but I found what she said helpful if I do write something involving characters. Plot is focus on growing out your character. I was taught that plot was the main part of your story so to read that you should focus on your character’s development more than the actual story is a little confusing, but I understand the point Lamott is making. The development of the character shapes and progresses the story. In Dialogue, Lamott said “You’re not

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