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Hello again!! The following details the personalities, or part of them, that the characters will be portraying!!
The Hero
The family hero is your typical Type A personality: a hard-working, overachieving perfectionist. Through his or her own achievements, the hero tries to bring the family together and create a sense of normalcy. Unfortunately, a driving need to “do everything right” tends to put an extreme amount of pressure on the hero, leaving them highly anxious and susceptible to stress-related illnesses later in life.
The Scapegoat
The scapegoat is just what you would expect: the one person who gets blamed for the whole family’s problems. He or she offers the family a sense of purpose by providing someone else to blame. They voice the family’s collective anger, and may shield the addicted parent from a lot of blame and resentment. When the scapegoat gets older, males tend to out in violence, while females often run away or participate in promiscuous sex.
The Mascot
Think of the mascot as the class clown, always trying to deflect the stress of the situation by supplying humor. This role is usually taken on by the youngest child; they’re fragile, vulnerable, and desperate for the approval of others. Providing comic relief is also the mascot’s defense against feeling pain and fear himself. Mascots often grow up to self-medicate with alcohol, perpetuating the cycle of addiction.
The Lost Child
The lost child role is usually taken on by the middle or youngest child. They’re shy, withdrawn, and sometimes thought of as “invisible” to the rest of the family. They don’t seek (or get) a lot of attention from other family members, especially when making decisions, have trouble with forming intimate relationships, and choose to spend time on solitary activities as a way to cope.
Hey guys! This is an idea that my friend and I will be working on for a while, featuring art and a quite interesting storyline, so be sure to check out the account! We'll be posting updates when possible.
~ Kat
Hello!!
The current title is a placeholder, but The Four Roles is a comic idea I've wanted to work on for years. I've finally gotten around to making final designs and should be starting scripts in a month or so!!!
I'll explain the specifics better in a different post, but I essentially wanted to use this as an excuse to express and bring attention to the diversity of mental illness, dysfunctional families, and all of that!!
If anyone has any ideas or anything I should do, please do ask!! I'll be adding more to this account, such as updates, the details, and other stuff!!
This is a very small project and has no specific deadline as I'm still in school and work!! But, I'll work on it whenever possible!!
Thanks for reading!! I'll be sure to edit or add anything as soon as I can!! Peace!
- Finn!