i think that “characters vs plot” is really a false dichotomy, because you cannot neatly separate…

i think that "characters vs plot" is really a false dichotomy, because you cannot neatly separate the two in the context of a story. characterization is largely shaped by what characters actually say and do, and those are often major forces driving a narrative. i think you could say that some stories focus more on fleshing out interpersonal dynamics while others focus more on external forces such…