Character motivation

• why does it matter?

  • drives the plot forward
  • adds depth to characters
  • enhances audience engagement
  • facilitates conflict and resolution
• types of character motivation:

  1. intrinsic motivation

  • internal drive that pushes a character to act,
  • deeply personal and stems from character's values, beliefs or desires

  2. extrinsic motivation

  • driven by external factors or rewards
  • eg by fame, welath, power, or the desire to impress others
• Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs in TiE:

  1. Shaun- intrinsic motivation -> wanting to make his dad proud, physiological, (safety)

  2. Combo - physiological, (safety). extrinsic motivation -> nationalism, patriotism, racism

  3. Lol - physiological (safety, love and belonging)