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\"PowerPersonality<\/h2>\n

Power of Reason<\/strong> characters see the world as a series of intellectual, practical or scientific problems, dilemmas or puzzles to be solved. They believe anything and everything can be explained rationally or solved logically. They examine the situation carefully, consult other expert opinions or past experiences and put their minds to the issue in a thorough and objective fashion.<\/p>\n

These characters cannot abide deviation from their systematic and orderly approach to the world. They tend to discount or ignore emotional or spiritual (or supernatural) factors in a situation or a problem. \u00a0If they can’t see it, measure it, categorize it or quantify it they don’t believe in it.<\/p>\n

Power of Reason characters don\u2019t believe in getting personally involved or emotionally entangled in any issue. They always try to maintain a sense of cool detachment and personal objectivity. \u00a0They are good listeners but deflect or avoid any intimate questions about themselves and are extremely private about disclosing anything they consider to be personal.\u00a0They are excellent problem-solvers and experts on matters technical, scientific or arcane.<\/p>\n

\"Power_of_Reason<\/a><\/p>\n

Character Examples<\/h2>\n

Sheldon Cooper in\u00a0The Big Bang Theory<\/strong>, Mr. Spock in\u00a0Star Trek<\/strong>; Dr. Temperance Brennan in\u00a0Bones<\/strong>; Agent Scully in\u00a0The X-Files<\/strong>; and the title characters in\u00a0Dexter<\/strong>,\u00a0Monk<\/strong> and\u00a0House<\/strong> are television examples. \u00a0For more television example see \u00a0the Power of Reason blog posts.<\/p>\n

Film examples include: Ripley in\u00a0Aliens<\/strong>; Father Damien Karras in\u00a0The Exorcist<\/strong>; Dr. Matt Fowler in\u00a0In The Bedroom<\/strong>; Andy Stitzer in\u00a0The 40 Year Old Virgin<\/strong> and Melvin Udall in\u00a0As Good As It Gets<\/strong>. For more film examples see the Power of Reason blog posts.<\/p>\n

Power of Reason eBook<\/h2>\n

The\u00a0Power of Reason Character Type eBook<\/strong> explains how these characters are alike and how each character is made individually distinct. It Reason help you develop unique, original, evocative and authentic Power of Reason characters that fully explore all the contradictions, reversals and surprises of a fully formed human being.<\/p>\n

Discover the Power of Reason character\u2019s specific goals, unique emotional obstacles and very distinct responses and reactions to any opportunity, challenge or threat. Create this character\u2019s Immediate Tactics, Long-term Orientation and Strategic Approach in a way that is recognizably \u201ctrue\u201d at every step of the story and during every moment of screen time. The audience Reason instantaneously recognize and relate to your character because your character is complex, three-dimensional and \u201cfeels real.\u201d<\/p>\n

This eBook is thorough analysis of the Power of Reason Character Type in his or her many guises and roles as a protagonist or a member of a larger ensemble. It is packed with numerous examples from film, television and even real life! Examples from scores of scenes and dozens of quotes from film and television characters clearly illustrate this character\u2019s motivations and psychological dynamics in a story.<\/p>\n

\"Power_of_Reason<\/a><\/p>\n

Comprehensive Analysis<\/h2>\n

The\u00a0Power of Reason Character Type eBook<\/strong> illustrates exactly how to create and differentiate this character based on his or her:<\/p>\n

(1.)\u00a0World View<\/strong> (beliefs about how the world works) What are the essential core beliefs that motivate a Power of Reason \u00a0character\u2019s ordinary actions?<\/p>\n

(2.)\u00a0Role or Function<\/strong> (position in the story or role in the ensemble) What do the other players look to a Power of Reason\u00a0character to do or provide in the story?<\/p>\n

(3.)\u00a0Values in Conflict<\/strong> (competing values that push the character to extremes) What opposing choices or goals establish the Power of Reason\u00a0character\u2019s moral code? What is this character willing to fight, sacrifice or die for? And why?<\/p>\n

(4.)\u00a0Story Questions<\/strong> (emotional journey in the story) What personal issues, dilemmas and internal conflicts does a Power of Reason\u00a0character wrestle with over the course of the story? What does this character ask of him or her self? What is this character’s Leap of Faith in an emotionally satisfying story?<\/p>\n

(5.)\u00a0Story Paradox<\/strong> (emotional dilemma) What is the duality or the contradiction at the heart of a Power of Reason\u00a0character\u2019s story struggle? How is the character’s internal conflict expressed in actions.<\/p>\n

(6.)\u00a0Life Lessons<\/strong> (how to complete the emotional journey) What must a Power of Reason\u00a0character learn over the course of the story to make a clear, satisfying personal transformation? What actions lead to this character’s emotional salvation?<\/p>\n

(7.)\u00a0Dark Side<\/strong> (this character as a predator or villain) What happens when a Power of Reason\u00a0character\u2019s actions are driven entirely by fear? How might or how does the story end in tragedy?<\/p>\n

(8.)\u00a0Leadership Style<\/strong> (what defines and qualifies this character as a leader) How does a Power of Reason\u00a0character convince others to follow? How does this character act to take charge and command?<\/p>\n

(9.)\u00a0Film Examples<\/strong> (the Power of Reason\u00a0character as a protagonist)<\/p>\n

(10.)\u00a0Television Examples<\/strong> (the Power of Reason\u00a0character as central to an ensemble)<\/p>\n

(11.)\u00a0Real Life Examples<\/strong> (historical Power of Reason\u00a0figures on the world stage)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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