Mental State

Definition

The mental state of a character refers to their psychological condition at different intervals of a book. It includes their thoughts, feelings, beliefs, motivations, fears, and desires.

Related terms

Stream of Consciousness:

Stream of consciousness is a narrative technique that presents the flow of thoughts in an unfiltered way from a character's perspective.

Motivation: Motivation refers to the underlying reason behind why characters act or behave in certain ways.

Psychological Conflict:

Psychological conflict occurs when there is internal turmoil within a character's mind due to opposing desires or beliefs.