Pitch Dictionary by pitch.dog
Character interiority & motivation · Core

Flaw

Also called: character flaw

ELI5

A limiting pattern of behaviour or belief that creates cost for the character.

Used in conversation

“The deck names the flaw; now the character and scene choices need to support it.”

Pitch context

Use this when a deck or treatment needs to describe the people, world, tone or audience promise precisely.

Why it matters: Helps describe who the project follows, where it lives and what kind of experience it promises.

Connected terms

  • Fatal flawA flaw is any limiting trait; a fatal flaw is one framed as causing catastrophic downfall or decisive failure.
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