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 1. In chapter 2, Sandler speaks in detail about the importance and elements of creating a character. I do agree in these elements he brought up but it reminded me of how breaking these rules can be just as effective. For example, Sandler mentions establishing a set physical appearance to help the audience connect to the character but appearance can be changed to display development like Sandy in Grease. Another great example that came to mind was showing the audience altered Action/Inaction/Reaction to give clues towards an otherwise unforeseen twist like the killer's identity in Scream (1996).

2. Addison Armstrong, 3 Reasons Your Characters Should Break the Rules to Do the Right (or Wrong) Thing 

3. This article added more depth and examples to how character stereotypes or "rules" can be broken to portray effective storytelling. The author mentions that adding morally grey areas in character's motivations or actions can help add complex discussions surrounding the story. I really liked this quote from the article, "Characters should be complex and imperfect. Allowing them to break the rules gives them layered external and internal turmoil, increases stakes, forces readers to confront their beliefs, and provides readers with endless room for discussion and ethical consideration." This quote helps to explain and connect the importance of breaking characters rules introduced by Sandler to further the plot.