Most reporters I've spoken with want very badly to understand what is happening to her, but the 'why' is really very unimportant. That is just not the point of the show. The journey is how she will deal with this situation, and how it will change her life.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The show focuses on character reaction and transformation, not the mystery of events.
- In plain terms
- The story is about coping and change, not solving a mystery.
- What can you take from it?
- Focus on character journey over plot mechanics.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What matters more: plot or character?
- How does change drive story?
Another view
Some viewers prefer mystery resolution over emotional processing.
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