For a character to be distinct (aka, “be in character”) there has to be a singular essence (aka, “characteristic”) that unifies that character’s different attributes and separates it from other characters with shared attributes.
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Pride & Prejudice: When Core Values Fell in Love
Single-mindedness is what makes a character a character. But when two strong-willed So when the two strong-minded lovers in Pride and Prejudice clash, it’s only when they can appreciate each other’s core value that brings them together.