Rachel Sheinkin
Rachel Sheinkin
aristotle drama essence fear kid pity spelling
Aristotle said that the essence of drama is fear and pity. Where do you feel more fear and pity than when you look at a kid in a spelling bee?
action built character downs failure letter seconds success unfolding ups
You have continual suspense, unfolding letter by letter. You have all these ups and downs in your characters' fortunes. Success or failure is only seconds away, and it's in their own hands. You have character and action built right in.