2006-09-15 23:08:22 · 3 answers · asked by JarJar Odd 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Authors shouldn't use too much introspection. It will make the character seem overly self-interested. That will make the reader more annoyed than sympathetic to the character
2006-09-16 01:31:52 · answer #1 · answered by Dan 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I completely agree with the other two opinions.
If the character becomes too introspective, you lose some of the forward momentum of the story. You would leave a lot of readers yelling "Get on with it!" if they had to wade through too much internal dialogue.
Sure, your characters should be well-developed and make choices that make sense in light of who they are, but try and limit them to a little introspection and let their decisions and actions speak for who they are.
2006-09-19 17:50:05 · answer #2 · answered by Obi_San 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with Dan; this irritates readers. Characters need to make logical decisions, but this doesn't mean they over-analyze. Have them look into themselves as much as a real person would.
Good luck!
2006-09-16 16:52:51 · answer #3 · answered by mtnlady 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋