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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe Love Interest character is someone who is attracted to the MC (or vice versa\u2026 or both). Depending on the story, they can take on many different roles, and they are found in all different genres of books and movies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let\u2019s take a look at a few tips you can use to create a Love Interest character:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Personality<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Whenever you\u2019re writing any type of character, make sure that they aren\u2019t totally defined by their stereotype. Even though the Love Interest character is<\/em> a love interest, that doesn\u2019t mean they don\u2019t have a unique personality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, bottom line, make sure that you\u2019re treating them like a normal human being. They have their quirks, likes, dislikes, and beliefs. And, while\u2014within the story\u2014they play the role of Love Interest, they can also play other roles at the same time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nIn the Bible, we see Abigail as an example of this. When she\u2019s first introduced, it\u2019s not really indicated that she\u2019ll one day marry David. What\u2019s more important at the time of her introduction is her wise advice and brave actions\u2026 the romance comes later on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nThis is the same with Captain von Trapp in the movie \u201cThe Sound of Music.\u201d He\u2019s an antagonist, contagonist, and even somewhat of a sidekick before he becomes the Love Interest. It\u2019s important that the viewers see him as the character he is before introducing the romance subplot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Truth vs. Lie<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
As usual, you\u2019ll need to figure out what arc they\u2019re going to be on. Are they a Flat Arc who guides the MC through their journey, or are they a Positive Change Arc who grows either along with the MC or because of the MC? Determining their arc will also help to decide their role in the story, which we\u2019ll talk about later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nIn the Bible, Boaz represents a Flat Arc, Truth-believing character. In addition to being the Love Interest character, he also serves as a protector for Ruth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nMarilyn in the movie \u201cThe Redemption of Henry Myers\u201d also believes the Truth. She helps to guide Henry as he struggles with his Lie, eventually leading him to the Truth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Want vs. Need or Goal<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
It isn\u2019t just the protagonist and antagonist who have things they want. As I\u2019ve said before, every character has an agenda\u2014a purpose they\u2019re striving for. They might simply want the MC to notice them, or they could be competing against the MC for the same goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of course, whether they have a Want or a Goal will depend on if they believe the Truth or the Lie. This will also determine how they go after that Want or Goal, and what they\u2019re willing to do to get it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nIn the Bible, we see that Isaac\u2019s Goal in this case was to find a wife. While he doesn\u2019t meet Rebekah until she arrives with the servant, that servant was acting on Isaac and Abraham\u2019s behalf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nAstrid\u2019s Want in the movie \u201cHow to Train Your Dragon\u201d is to be the best Viking, which means killing lots of dragons. However, as Hiccup shows her that the dragons are harmless, she slowly begins to change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Role<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
As I mentioned before, the Love Interest\u2019s arc will have much to do with their role in the story. A Love Interest character can be an antagonist, mentor, contagonist, co-protagonist, or sidekick. And, depending on how big the romance subplot is, their other role might even take precedence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Love Interest\u2019s other roles in the story will have an effect on how they treat the MC, as well as on the different turns their relationship might take.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nIn the Bible, Gomer is almost an antagonistic character at first, as she leaves Hosea after becoming his wife. She also serves as a representation of Israel, and how the people had strayed from God.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nIn the \u201cAnne of Green Gables\u201d series, Gilbert Blythe also takes on many roles. First, he\u2019s seen as almost an antagonist by the stubborn Anne. Later, he becomes more of a contagonist, then a sidekick and mentor, then, at last, a Love Interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Ending<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
The ending for your Love Interest character will have a lot to do with their arc and role. However, it\u2019s not limited to those. You can decide to end the story however you want\u2026 whether the characters get married, take their relationship to the next level, or even decide to break off their relationship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nIn the Bible, Joseph decides to marry Mary and raise Jesus as his own. While this is technically not the end of the story, it does seem to be the ending of an important chapter, as the focus begins to switch more onto Jesus\u2019 life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nIn the book, \u201cThe Boy Colonel,\u201d Colonel Nobody finally realizes his love for Liana and confesses that to her. He also tells her the secrets of his past that he has told no one else. This act of trust leads to the restoration and recommitment of their relationship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nHere are a few more examples of Love Interest characters from fiction:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Eve (“Wall-E”)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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- Mr. Darcy (“Pride and Prejudice”)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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- Mr. Knightley (“Emma”)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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- Charlotte Holloway (“Beyond the Mask”)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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- Esther (“Ben-Hur”)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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- Pacarina (“Brothers at Arms”)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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- Briosa (“Rescue in the Rockies”)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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- Catherine (“Fireproof”)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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- Collette (“Ratatouille”)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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- Zipporah (“The Prince of Egypt”)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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- Princess Atta (“A Bug\u2019s Life”)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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- Celia (“Monsters, Inc.”)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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- Professor Bhaer (“Little Women”)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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- Cuthbert (“The Treasure of the Secret Cove”)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Comment below the Love Interest character from your favorite book or movie!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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- Cuthbert (“The Treasure of the Secret Cove”)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
- Professor Bhaer (“Little Women”)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
- Celia (“Monsters, Inc.”)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
- Princess Atta (“A Bug\u2019s Life”)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
- Zipporah (“The Prince of Egypt”)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
- Collette (“Ratatouille”)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
- Catherine (“Fireproof”)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
- Briosa (“Rescue in the Rockies”)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
- Pacarina (“Brothers at Arms”)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
- Esther (“Ben-Hur”)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
- Charlotte Holloway (“Beyond the Mask”)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
- Mr. Knightley (“Emma”)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
- Mr. Darcy (“Pride and Prejudice”)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
- Eve (“Wall-E”)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
- Ending<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
- Role<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
- Want vs. Need or Goal<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
- Truth vs. Lie<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n