THE ART OF WRITING

CHARACTERIZATION

AN ACCIDENT

STORY A

• Singapore Cycling Championship
• Four riders challenging for the lead
• One bike crash into another during a turn
• Riders hurt, paramedics came and took them to hospital
• All learnt their lesson. The end.

STORY B

• Singapore Cycling Championship
• Rider A: Arrogant champion who did not check his bicycle
• Rider B: Young challenger who takes a lot of risk
• Rider C: New rider competing in his first championship
• Rider D: Experienced rider with great intelligent but lacking in physical ability

STORY B

• Challenger tried to break away with a dangerous early turn
• Champion tried to keep up but brakes poorly maintained
• Champion crashed into challenger, young rider could not avoid.
• Experienced rider avoided crash but stopped to divert other riders away from the crash site

STORY B

• None of the riders seriously hurt and had to withdraw from race due to damage to their bicycles
• Experienced rider completed the race but did not win
• Rewarded by organizers, competitors and media

A LIFELIKE CHARACTER

JUNG'S ARCHETYPE

HERO/EXPLORER

REBEL/JESTER

INNOCENT/CAREGIVER

SAGE/MAGICIAN