whats the difference between a charter defect and a shortcuming.?

Answer 1

Do you mean character defect and shortcoming? A character defect is defined as the lack of something necessary or desirable for completion or perfection; a deficiency or an imperfection that causes inadequacy or failure; a shortcoming. So they are essentially the same terms--except for the DEGREE. A character defect (flaw) that is considered major would be like an alcoholic or habitual thief. While a smaller and less significant defect might be what one of mine is. Mine is that I don't have the will-power to stay on my diet. I'm a failure at losing weight. I just found this in my research and this says it all:
Wikipedia Directory > Reference > Wikipedia CHARACTER FLAW (DEFECT):
A character flaw is a limitation, imperfection, problem, phobia, or deficiency present in a character who may be otherwise very functional. The flaw can be a problem that directly affects the character's actions and abilities, such as a missing arm or a violent temper. Alternatively, it can be a simple foible or personality defect, which effects the character's motives and social interactions, but little else.

Flaws can add depth and humanity to the characters of a narrative. For example, the sheriff with a gambling addiction, or the action hero who is afraid of heights, or a lead in a romantic comedy who must overcome his insecurity regarding male pattern baldness are all characters whose flaws help provide dimension. Perhaps the most widely cited and classic of character flaws is Achilles' famous heel.

In general, flaws fall into one of three categories

Minor Flaw (a shortcoming)
Major Flaw
Tragic Flaw

Minor Flaw
A minor character flaw is an imperfection which serves to distinguish the character in the mind of the reader / viewer / player / listener, making them memorable and individual, but otherwise does not affect the story in any way.

Examples of this could include a noticeable scar, a thick accent or a habit such as cracking their knuckles.

Protagonists and other major characters may (and usually do) have multiple minor flaws, making them more accessible, and enabling the reader / viewer / listener to relate to the character (in the case of a sympathetic character) or otherwise influence the audience's opinions of the character.

Many insignificant or archetypal characters which are encountered only once or rarely are defined solely by a single minor flaw, differentiating them from the stock character or archetype that they adhere to.


Major Flaw
A major character flaw is a much more noticeable and important hindrance which actually impairs the individual, whether physically, mentally or morally. Sometimes major flaws are not actually negative per se (such as devout religious beliefs or a rigid code of honour), but are classified as such in that they often serve to hinder or restrict the character in some way.

Examples of this could include blindness, amnesia or greed.

Unlike minor flaws, major flaws are almost invariably important to either the character's personal development or the story as a whole.

For villains, their major flaw is usually the cause of their eventual downfall.
For heroes, their major flaw usually must be overcome (either temporarily or permanently) at some point in the story, often at the climax, by their own determination or skill.
For neutral characters, or those that shift allegiance, the major flaw is usually the cause of either their corruption, redemption or both.
For the protagonist themselves, their most visible flaw generally serves a more vital interest, as well, as it defines his or her core problem. It is the protagonist's reluctant (and usually unconscious) journey to address this core lacking that forms the spine of the story, sometimes acting as the MacGuffin to stimulate the plot.

Tragic Flaw
This is a specific sort of flaw which is possessed by Aristotelian tragic heroes. It is a flaw which causes an otherwise noble or exceptional character to bring about his own downfall and, often, his eventual death.

Answer 2

Charter flights are organised by tour operators to supply cheap available transport to their holiday destinations. Charter flights tend to run for short seasons, summer months to the summer sun holiday destinations and winter months to Ski or winter sun destinations. They also tend to operate on a weekly rotation and are generally only sold as one or two week durations, however some operators will sell odd durations and one ways close to the departure date depending upon their availability. The seats they sell are the operators excess availability or spare seats. The rules for charter flights are very strict once booked they can't be changed amended or canceled without a charge or cancellation charge of up to 100 percent. Charter airlines are like bus companies who supply the equipment and staff to the tour operators who organise the route and also the selling of the seats on the aircraft. Small operators that can't afford to charter a whole plane will often group together with other small operators and share the chartering of an aircraft for their chosen route. Charter fares tend to vary depending on supply and demand, to keep the costs to a minimum tour operators will always try and fill their aircraft and will discount to the extent of selling below cost to fill their allocations. Prices can soar at certain times of the year when many people want or need to travel e.g.. school holidays, Bank holidays and Christmas are all popular times. Operators that have availability when most are full will increase their prices. Scheduled flights are organised by Scheduled airlines who look after the whole process . A scheduled flights operate throughout the year and are given fixed or "scheduled" departure times. The cost of a scheduled ticket is calculated over the year and will take into consideration factors such as time of year and demand, because scheduled flights run all year the don't expect to fly full all year, this means that scheduled fares must be higher to pay for the empty seats. Scheduled airlines do not discount last minute like charter flights but will tend to offer restricted fares or advance purchase special offers. They also supply a proportion of their seats to "consolidators" who take on the administration from the airlines and impose heavy restrictions in exchange for fares below those the airlines publish. These fares are known as consolidated fares.

Answer 3

A shortcoming is a bad habit but is not necessarily detrimental. Being hooked on something like TV or addicted caffeine is a shortcoming.

The Character Defect is much worse. Someone who shoplifts, or steals has a character defect. Someone who is selfish and only cares for themselves has a character defect.