This is one of my favorite things to consider when writing, and learning about it has transformed my writing.
This will all be on misbelief and how it connects with character arc, plot, and theme <3
The same goes for your protagonist.
Now, instead of thinking of the MC as having a central "flaw" they must overcome, I prefer the term "misbelief"
Misbelief = a skewed belief of your MC's that they have about themselves or about the world, one that was formed at some point during their life.
What central inner issue must your protag overcome to be able to complete their story-journey and reach their plot goal?
Someone smarter than me could connect this more deeply to theme, or talk about when and how "misbeliefs" form.
I need to go write!
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