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Q&A Petty Character

As a part of one assignment, I need to create of a character who is petty. His pettiness causes him (or her) conflicts with other characters around him (or her). I am not quite familiar with this p...

2 answers  ·  posted 12y ago by Maggie‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

#3: Attribution notice added by user avatar System‭ · 2019-12-08T02:15:39Z (almost 5 years ago)
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#2: Initial revision by user avatar Maggie‭ · 2019-12-08T02:15:39Z (almost 5 years ago)
As a part of one assignment, I need to create of a character who is petty. His pettiness causes him (or her) conflicts with other characters around him (or her).  
I am not quite familiar with this personal trait. I know petty people usually care too much about details, worry themselves with trivial things, but not much more. In my head I have an image of an old grumpy man, who doesn't have much sympathy for others and follows strictly his daily routine. I am not sure if I am on the right track. How to make a convincing petty character? What other characteristics are usually connected with pettiness?

#1: Imported from external source by user avatar System‭ · 2012-03-17T09:41:55Z (over 12 years ago)
Original score: 3