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Define motivation in your own words.
Think about why characters do what they do.
Name one type of character motivation.
Consider a character you like and what drives them.
What is a motivation?
Think about what propels a character in a story.
True or False: Altruistic motivations are solely self-serving.
Consider the essence of altruism.
Discuss the interplay between personal and external motivations in a character like Holden Caulfield from 'The Catcher in the Rye.' How do these motivations conflict?
Think about Holden's interactions with peers versus his desires.
Analyze how altruism affects the plot development in a story of your choice. What themes does it reveal?
What happens when a character puts others before themselves?
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