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Exercise: Irritating Gnat
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Prepared by Charles Hightower
Posted on: December 1, 2019
Posted on: February 19, 2023
In 400 words or less, introduce a character that has
all the characteristics of an irritating gnat. This
person will demonstrate disruptive behavior, and will
resist efforts to restore order. Show the disruptive
behavior and how this affects your characters. Make
sure your characters' words and actions reveal how
this character is perceived.
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Are the other characters successful in dealing with the gnat?
Do any perceive the gnat as endearing, intolerable, or
something else of your own choosing? Remember to enlighten
the reader via character words and behavior.
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Critique: Did the author present a gnat that could be believed?
Did the other characters' interactions feel genuine? Were you
drawn to the story? Provide suggestions you believe would
strengthen the writing or enliven the scene.
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