- Dec 17, 2021
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Too much information is often an issue with telling a story. If the reader is only privy to the actions and dialogue of the characters things remain fairly "realistic" for a reader/viewer. When we get to hear the thoughts of the protagonist it gets more immersive but also more complex. If we are allowed to see the emotions and inner workings of the minds of many characters... well, this is the point at which reality and logic no longer apply. Add some past history for multiple characters and things get very messy. In this case, I usually begin with the premise that everyone in the story is wrong...Just going to add something, for everyone:
Sure, we're talking many more years but my best friend, my oldest friend (over 45 years), I really don't know that very well either in reality. And neither does he me. We grew apart. We stay in touch, always will but we became completely different people.
Now remember, Zeke moved away when he was younger also (this is how he met Keyla in the first place)....at that age, you go through a lot of changes, you start growing up, think differently. The point I'm trying to make is, even if they are oldest and best friends, that in and of itself does not nesseciate that they know everything about each other or are the same people they were 10 years ago or before/when in college.
Some of you must be very young, you'd be surprised what you actually don't know about even close family members....behind closed doors and all that...people keep secrets and keep a lot of shit to themselves.
Stay off social media, it isn't a reflection of real life.
Jus' Sayin'