tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014610743273803857.post2862873196522617313..comments2023-11-03T09:42:56.276-06:00Comments on The Blog That Helps You Diagnose Your Characters: Schema’s and Traits Part 7Author Joshua Hoythttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01256754228034053632noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014610743273803857.post-53083440559819142642011-05-05T22:45:12.382-06:002011-05-05T22:45:12.382-06:00I think these would be great schemas to have a mai...I think these would be great schemas to have a main character overcome. I can think of quite a few examples, but they are not very well known to anyone but me, most likely. :DDianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00950934503254500613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014610743273803857.post-82851998504036430742011-04-27T07:30:56.462-06:002011-04-27T07:30:56.462-06:00I'm with Lynda--DR. Horrible is legen...dary. ...I'm with Lynda--DR. Horrible is legen...dary. (I love Neil Patrick Harris). Also, yes, the perfect example of a narcissistic hero.<br /><br />It seems to me that "insufficient self control" describes young children...most people just grow out of it...but to judge by my house, not by fifth grade...Meegan, the Evil Stepmotherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04044706351219990718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014610743273803857.post-60865904740310261732011-04-26T07:25:27.694-06:002011-04-26T07:25:27.694-06:00Seams Inspired - welcome to my humble blog I look ...Seams Inspired - welcome to my humble blog I look forward to seeing you around. Thanks for the visit:)Author Joshua Hoythttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01256754228034053632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014610743273803857.post-72508869278893619662011-04-26T06:57:53.702-06:002011-04-26T06:57:53.702-06:00The ability to overcome boredom to complete a task...The ability to overcome boredom to complete a task...I love that definition of self-discipline! I'm looking forward to reading your blog posts. Happy Tuesday! :o)Larrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05551141093395055894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014610743273803857.post-36412459141264243552011-04-26T01:13:45.026-06:002011-04-26T01:13:45.026-06:00Thank you for your wonderful comment.
Yvonne.Thank you for your wonderful comment.<br />Yvonne.RHYTHM AND RHYMEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11386975261804630799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014610743273803857.post-86869010805886872412011-04-25T21:16:12.600-06:002011-04-25T21:16:12.600-06:00Elliot - I agree these traits make great weaknesse...Elliot - I agree these traits make great weaknesses for a good story.Author Joshua Hoythttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01256754228034053632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014610743273803857.post-33421147291572522482011-04-25T20:52:17.797-06:002011-04-25T20:52:17.797-06:00...you've perfectly described the majority of ......you've perfectly described the majority of my co-workers:)<br /><br />On a serious note, these traits, however annoying, are necessary character flaws which are needed for a believable story. Irritating but true.<br /><br />Well written post, Josh.<br /><br />ELElliot Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06319271528871804399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014610743273803857.post-72891065173110473092011-04-25T20:43:01.730-06:002011-04-25T20:43:01.730-06:00Whitney - yes that is a great example. Thanks for ...Whitney - yes that is a great example. Thanks for the comment.Author Joshua Hoythttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01256754228034053632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014610743273803857.post-1287563219298217572011-04-25T20:40:12.657-06:002011-04-25T20:40:12.657-06:00We just watched Mega mind this weekend and I can t...We just watched Mega mind this weekend and I can totally see some these characteristics in those characters. I would have to agree with April, I don't understand people that are selfish. I mean I know I can get selfish at times, I want to do certian things at certians times but can't because of a needy little girl, :) but I don't understand how people can be in the selfish extreme! They would make a great villian!Whitney and Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03903056174548031101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014610743273803857.post-27949624788653021302011-04-25T20:33:21.612-06:002011-04-25T20:33:21.612-06:00Jennifer- I think change would have to be an impor...Jennifer- I think change would have to be an important part of the story or the lack of change.<br />M Pax-Yes I agree with you.<br />MJ-Me too I really am :)<br />Lynda - I haven't I better check it out.<br />Kathy -Thanks for visiting I hope you come back. She makes me laugh every time.<br />Lindsay - LoL that may very well be true :)<br />Lydia - It can be very irritating. I agree all the comments have gotten me thinking about writing this character.Author Joshua Hoythttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01256754228034053632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014610743273803857.post-81462554682149168392011-04-25T19:35:02.203-06:002011-04-25T19:35:02.203-06:00I find narcissism in real life both fascinating an...I find narcissism in real life both fascinating and irritating. I haven't yet tried to apply it to a character. This post got me thinking!Lydia Kanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00484415427764822386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014610743273803857.post-83248482711782475462011-04-25T19:17:28.868-06:002011-04-25T19:17:28.868-06:00"This is one that we have all recognized in a..."This is one that we have all recognized in a few people but maybe not to the extreme. In a nutshell these people feel special. They feel they are better than others, part of an elite and as such are entitled to special rights and privileges."<br /> <br />I'm chuckling because I think anyone outside of the United States would say you just described 99% of the people who live here. :DLindsay Burokerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07955277387824031696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014610743273803857.post-14183077028919142602011-04-25T19:03:36.136-06:002011-04-25T19:03:36.136-06:00I see you have made aquaintance with my sister-in-...I see you have made aquaintance with my sister-in-law. <br /><br />I keep seeing you hanging around Val the Victorian, thought I would stop by .......Kathy's Klotheslinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17881966393157941515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014610743273803857.post-11659839418452408202011-04-25T18:50:21.321-06:002011-04-25T18:50:21.321-06:00Have you seen Dr Horrible? The hero in that was a ...Have you seen Dr Horrible? The hero in that was a narcissistic hero. Quite amusing.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014610743273803857.post-35036598535530228382011-04-25T17:51:41.812-06:002011-04-25T17:51:41.812-06:00I can relate to the insufficient self control, but...I can relate to the insufficient self control, but I'm working on it!MJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04647627174443420783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014610743273803857.post-55328453576551857342011-04-25T15:49:39.855-06:002011-04-25T15:49:39.855-06:00What fun traits to play around with on the page - ...What fun traits to play around with on the page - especially insufficient self control.M Paxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096697282530998519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014610743273803857.post-27804527227261460972011-04-25T14:17:38.947-06:002011-04-25T14:17:38.947-06:00I think a MC could have insufficient self-control ...I think a MC could have insufficient self-control if it's played off lightly or in an endearing way (so that the MC is likeable)--or if the MC changes in the end of the story.Jennifer Shirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16970585847385511795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014610743273803857.post-15261302779995597322011-04-25T13:50:12.931-06:002011-04-25T13:50:12.931-06:00April -it is a difficult thing to do for sure and ...April -it is a difficult thing to do for sure and very hard to relate to.<br />Emily-I need to read the book now. Thanks for the tip.<br />Mum-There are a few :)<br />Brian - This is a great point of how hard they are to work with. They don't see the problem.<br />Helena - YW I enjoy your blog<br />Mooderino -That's a great Idea I never thought of that.<br />J.L. - Thanks for the Jamaican point of view.<br />Amy-Thanks I hope it is helpful.<br />Lisa - I agree it would be a colorful MC. You make a good point about finding some strengths as well.<br />Ivana - Thanks for the comment.<br />Ellie - I would as well and we really have to get to know them to write about them.<br />Yvonne - I'm glad you were brought up this way. It is hard to relate to those people.Author Joshua Hoythttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01256754228034053632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014610743273803857.post-40163543033450627272011-04-25T13:28:48.936-06:002011-04-25T13:28:48.936-06:00Having been brought up not to be selfish and to th...Having been brought up not to be selfish and to think of others I don't think I am capable to write a character who is.<br /><br /><br />Yvonne.RHYTHM AND RHYMEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11386975261804630799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014610743273803857.post-31559024668281583852011-04-25T12:28:27.327-06:002011-04-25T12:28:27.327-06:00I don't think I could write a character like t...I don't think I could write a character like that as I'd get too annoyed with them. Would be a challenge, though!Ellie Garratthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03731071128348213067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014610743273803857.post-91395444869717467532011-04-25T11:30:48.057-06:002011-04-25T11:30:48.057-06:00I really enjoyed this post. It made me think :)I really enjoyed this post. It made me think :)Ivana Watkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16135963685599596992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014610743273803857.post-59223495008990879792011-04-25T10:47:49.056-06:002011-04-25T10:47:49.056-06:00Josh - I'm fascinated by the profiles you offe...Josh - I'm fascinated by the profiles you offer and can definitely see how understanding each one would make for deeper, better character portrayals. I do believe an MC could be a narcissist as long as he/she possesses other stellar characteristics. It would be a balancing act, but would definitely make for a colorful protagonist.Lisa Ricard Clarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05048410207952052295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014610743273803857.post-64434486261566554202011-04-25T10:43:10.362-06:002011-04-25T10:43:10.362-06:00Love today's post. You really give a lot of gr...Love today's post. You really give a lot of great insight!Amy Woodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03647699722811372148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014610743273803857.post-48180869259118175032011-04-25T09:45:06.249-06:002011-04-25T09:45:06.249-06:00It's easy to have an attitude where one feels ...It's easy to have an attitude where one feels he is entitled to all the best there is if such a person has been pampered all their lives. I see this sort of behaviour in only children sometimes. I also see it in the nouveau riche. In Jamaica, we call people like this who behave badly, hurry-come-up. <br /><br />I see how these types of personality can make interesting storytelling.J.L. Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05666634455836834179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9014610743273803857.post-40278091655888668372011-04-25T08:55:32.832-06:002011-04-25T08:55:32.832-06:00I often use this sort as a comical character. Inte...I often use this sort as a comical character. Interesting breakdown, cheers.<br />mood<br /><a href="http://moodywriting.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Moody Writing</a>mooderinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01523337588830695638noreply@blogger.com