What is Setting Juxtaposition? Sometimes it’s not just the setting that tells the story, but what it’s placed next to. Juxtaposing two environments, or characters within those environments, can say volumes about class, personality, value systems, or transformation. The Great Gatsby Fitzgerald masterfully uses setting contrast to characterize both individuals and society: East Egg (Daisy…
Designing Story Through Character: Where Story Begins
Designing a story starts with understanding the protagonist's arc, which informs their evolution as a character. Utilizing juxtaposition with secondary characters amplifies their traits, creating tension and depth. Initial steps include defining key positive and negative traits and linking them with contrasting characters. This approach enhances both protagonists and supporting cast, leading to beautifully crafted stories.
Welcome to the Story Design Series: The Elements That Give Stories Shape
If structure is the skeleton of a story, then Design is everything that gives it depth, texture, and voice. Design is where your creative choices come to life. These choices include: character, point of view, setting, plot, conflict, tone, dialogue, pacing, and theme... It’s where you decide not just what happens, but how and why…
Story Structure Studio: Device and Design... 