Hey Guys! I just wanted to give you this, as an apology for the future. The next chapter is a long way off, but I saw this on tumblr and thought it would be a nice, quick gift… I've been stage-managing a play after school from 3-7 every day but Friday. Some of these are going to be in the next chapter now that I think about it, lots of spoilers. I would like some more entries for a possible name, and maybe some opinions/ideas about characters and things in the review? Or fanart? Enjoy these 10 Uncommon Character Development Questions (and Answers)!
What position does your character sleep in?
I've imagined Minerva to sleep on her side, all curled up under the covers with her head barely peeking out. She's so small it takes her a bit longer to generate that nice, toasty warmth she loves on cold winter nights.
Does your character have any noteworthy features? (ex. Freckles, Dimples, Scars)
She has lots of tiny little scars from her encounters with bullies and also from being clumsy. But no freckles and no dimples. Her hair is thick, and a dark honey color, while she is very pale with a pale ice grey color to her eyes. (I am sorry there was never a full description of her looks there will be more details in time, but I'd like to leave it majorly up to your imagination)
Does your character have an accent?
She has ever the slight Irish lit, due to her father. Most of it has faded but it comes out a bit more when she gets angry. She was actually born in Ireland, and lived there till her mother died when she was 3. Then her father met Ingrid (as mentioned with Edward, online) they went to live with her on the Rez.
Do they have any verbal ticks? Do they have trouble pronouncing certain words of getting their thoughts across clearly?
Minerva will always have a hard time talking about anything having to deal with bullying. I imagine for years Paul will blame himself up over it, and she'll try and say everything's ok but she will still be stuttering about it. She can't pronounce the word cauliflower correctly, and as much as she tries she can't ever get it right.
What are their chief tension areas?
Probably her shoulders. She gets wound tight and easily stresses, so she gets a lot of knots in her shoulders and upper back.
If you were to pick one song to describe your character, what would it be and why?
At the beginning of the story, I'd say 'Missing' by Evanescence. "Am I that unimportant, Am I so insignificant?" She is quiet and meek and fragile. But by the end of her story, I hope for her to be along the lines of Sara Bareilles, "Brave". The first minute will describe her perfectly. Even as the true "main character" of my oc fic, she will be more about uplifting others then stepping into the spotlight.
How does your character perceive themselves?
This question was really answered a chapter or two ago, but I will reiterate. Minerva… She only remembers being loved by her father. After his death, things took a u-turn for the worse. Her step-mother became abusive, Matt, Grant and Paul began their bullying and she had distanced herself from her friends. She feels rather worthless, and gradually she will gain self-confidence. It is very fragile, what she has gained in the past chapters, but I have a new character planned to help with that. (aka why Jacob is not imprinting on Renesme)
Are they a quick thinker or do they need time to sort through their thoughts?
If its school work then she is a rather quick-thinker, but social matters are a whole other subject entirely. She hasn't had the best interactions, so with the major change in friends (now that she actually has some) she won't be sure what's considered 'normal, or as normal as you can get with the La Push Gang.
Does your character dream or are their nights filled with blackness? Describe a dream they've had or a night they couldn't sleep and what they did to preoccupy their time.
Minerva doesn't usually dream. The dreams she has usually become nightmares. I'll describe a sleepless night for y'all, in the form of a scene. This most likely happened the night she came home with the burger from the diner.
It wasn't like she wasn't tired. After being woken up by Ingrid, she felt like a bucket of ice water had been thrown over her. Now clean, and in fresh sheets, Minerva was having a hard time falling asleep. She tried counting sheep and to be honest she wasn't sure she had that many blessings to count instead. So she let herself simply gaze at the ceiling. It was a dull color, very off-white but at the same time not quite grey. The walls weren't much better, being quite an ugly yellow. It was chipped faded and had several holes in them from numerous…things. Things that did not help her fall asleep. It was rather chilly…
If they had the choice, would they prefer a bus or a subway for public transportation?
Minerva would ride a bus. The underground, going about in a tunnel like a mole or some sort of worm? No. Besides it is said to be so unsanitary and more likely to get mugged. (Though she understands it could happen anywhere) But she would rather stay above ground.
Well, I hoped you enjoyed this little bit of insight into Minerva, and maybe the upcoming chapters!
