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Agency

Definition

Agency refers to a character's ability to make choices and take actions that influence their own fate within a story.

Related terms

Free Will: Free will is the concept that individuals have the freedom to make choices without being predetermined by external forces.

Motivation: Motivation refers to what drives or compels a character's actions within a story.

Consequence: Consequence represents the result or outcome of an action taken by a character, often influenced by their agency.



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