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My main character is realistically flawed with a few good points. I'm very satisfied with where she is at. As I begin to connect the internal and external conflicts however, it seems that there is ...
#3: Attribution notice added
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System
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2019-12-08T13:03:06Z (almost 5 years ago)
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#2: Initial revision
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MXMLLN
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2019-12-08T13:03:06Z (almost 5 years ago)
My main character is realistically flawed with a few good points. I'm very satisfied with where she is at. As I begin to connect the internal and external conflicts however, it seems that there is a limit to the number of flaws that can ultimately lead to the external conflict resolution. Take the example of a paranoid loner suffering from addiction. Assume those are 3 distinct problems: The larger mental health issues resulting in paranoia symptoms, difficulty with relationships, and the separate mental health issue of addiction. Assume also that the external conflict is unrelated to the flaws. Maybe this person has to care for their parent suffering from dementia. Can all three of these character flaws be resolved? How much the character can change in a novel? Is there a general rule to determine how many character flaws can be fixed? [This question about flaws](http://Do%20Character%20Flaws%20Need%20to%20Be%20Overcome?) helped.
#1: Imported from external source
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System
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2019-09-29T05:00:23Z (about 5 years ago)
Original score: 3