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Tuesday Tickler

A Study in Characters


We learn a lot about our own characters by the actions they take. We learn a lot about characters in general by looking at the people around us.

For this Tuesday Tickler, look around at the people you see on the street, the bus, or at a restaurant. Describe what they look like, but also focus on what they are doing. Once you have your description, try to write a scene about these characters.

Here are a couple ideas to start you off:

An early 20s white male, baggy jeans and a hoodie, parks his new, massive, red SUV in a university parking lot. He pulls from the back seat a backpack with a local band patch and a skateboard with a couple of peace signs and a "Save the Trees" sticker. He slings the backpack over his left shoulder and carries the skateboard to class.

A late 20s white male, in jeans and denim jacket, drives his blue moped through a busy intersection. He is staring down at his side, texting on his iPhone which sticks out of his pocket.


What are the possible stories surrounding these characters? Explore!



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