"Character backstory" refers to the historical and personal information about a fictional character that helps us understand who they are, where they come from, and what experiences have shaped them. It provides background details that give depth and context to a character's behavior and motivations.
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«backstory»
Sentences with «character backstory»
- New players could completely ignore them and still get enjoyment from the storyline, but they are there in case you want to give characters a backstory. (justpushstart.com)
- Despite wasting Oscar Isaac's talent and having all - around boring villains, X-Men: Apocalypse is still a must - see for fans of the franchise, while more casual superhero enthusiasts will enjoy its bold action sequences and emotional character backstories. (sarahsbackstagepass.com)
- Harlin is always an engaging speaker, and he submits plenty to enjoy here: explaining how Louisiana subbed for New Jersey; his desire to make a thriller after years of horror and CG - heavy material; how Shreveport cops are the most easygoing guys around; detailing his journey to Malibu to convince Ed Harris to join the cast; and describing character backstory and how the little edges of the script help the feature to avoid cliché. (brianorndorf.com)
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