POSITIVE TRAIT THESAURUS

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HELPFUL TIP:

Characters with this positive attribute will be extra sensitive to certain emotions, so think about how events might specifically trigger feelings in a way that elevates or lowers their moods or causes moral dilemmas to form—whichever best fits your story goals. Try giving a supporting character a negative trait that acts as an opposite of this attribute, causing frustration, disillusionment, or even emotional volatility that leads to poor decisions and mistakes.
DEFINITION:
Seeing the world as it could be; pursuing noble goals, beliefs, or a higher purpose

SIMILAR ATTRIBUTES:
Noble, visionary

POSSIBLE CAUSES:
Having visionary parents or mentors
The desire to change the world for the better
Wanting to leave a legacy
Having a deep love for people, the world, or a specific belief or cause
Witnessing corruption, danger, or hardship
Having passionate convictions

ASSOCIATED BEHAVIORS AND ATTITUDES:
Having a strong imagination
Asking What if?
Being highly observant
Creative problem solving; innovation
Being highly intuitive
Understanding what needs to be improved and how it can be done
Valuing the happiness of others
Believing in the good of humanity
Having deep values and beliefs
Being honorable and principled
Dreaming big
Being curious about the world and the people in it
Tenaciously pursuing one's goals
Being a deep thinker
Seeing the potential in everything
Generosity
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ASSOCIATED THOUGHTS:
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ASSOCIATED EMOTIONS:
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POSITIVE ASPECTS:
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NEGATIVE ASPECTS:
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CHALLENGING SCENARIOS FOR CHARACTERS WITH THIS TRAIT:
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TRAITS IN SUPPORTING CHARACTERS THAT MAY CAUSE CONFLICT:
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