FEAR THESAURUS

BEING FORCED INTO A PREDETERMINED FATE



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HELPFUL TIP:

A deeply embedded fear often stems from trauma, so it can be helpful to explore emotional wounds that may be a factor. Your character might also become risk-averse, which can create problems in their relationships and limit their fulfillment. And for a character to achieve their story goal, they must overcome any fear-based thinking that's holding them back. The Character Builder is a great resource for pulling all these factors together.
NOTES:
Because human beings value autonomy, they typically don't appreciate being herded toward a certain destiny. Unfortunately for some characters, their culture, status, or predicament may come with certain expectations, such as ascending a throne, marrying early, or taking over the family business. The fear of being trapped in this way can intensify feelings of not being in control and the desire to push back or escape.

WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE:
Living a life that looks different from their upbringing 
Holding firmly to personal preferences
Avoiding family members who exert too much influence 
Rejecting religious or cultural norms
Engaging in dangerous activities to test fate 
Viewing family members as oppressors
Spending a lot of time soul-searching 
Criticizing people who follow societal or cultural expectations
Turning to outsiders for support, approval, and validation 
Job-hopping to find something that suits their preferences
Avoiding gatherings where people will impose their will or opinions on the character 
Pursuing goals that directly oppose what's expected
Coming across as combative or oppositional
Viewing themselves as more enlightened than those around them
Actively exploring religions or cultures other than their own
Refusing to follow the same path as their elders or family members 
Building relationships with people outside the family or culture
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COMMON INTERNAL STRUGGLES:
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FLAWS THAT MAY EMERGE:
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HINDRANCES AND DISRUPTIONS TO THE CHARACTER'S LIFE:
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EMOTIONAL WOUNDS IT COULD STEM FROM:
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SCENARIOS THAT MIGHT AWAKEN THIS FEAR :
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HUMAN NEEDS THAT COULD BE IMPACTED:
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GOALS MADE DIFFICULT BY THIS FEAR:
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CONFLICT SCENARIOS THAT OFFER GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES:
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HOW THE CHARACTER CAN MINIMIZE OR OVERCOME IT:
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