Research on Character Development Strategies Based on Spatial Narratives
Journal: Arts Studies and Criticism DOI: 10.32629/asc.v5i5.2943
Abstract
Space serves as the anchoring point for a filmmaker's narrative, not merely as the setting for actions and storylines but also as a vital element intertwined with the era, society, and characters' psychological states. This paper analyzes the relationship between space and characters from two perspectives: the selection of space in character development and the role of individuals in space-driven narratives. Through spatial representation, this study organizes the issues of space and character construction by examining "domestic spaces" and "poetic spaces," analyzing the connection between characters' states and their environments. It explores how the production of space influences characters' personalities and how characters' creation of space reflects their inner world. Additionally, the paper extends spatial representation to public spaces, examining the potential of "heterotopia" in character development. The study discusses the position and universal characteristics of characters within space-dominated narratives.
Keywords
character development; space; film narrative
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