We get to know a character through the relationship they have with others

Texts will often show the behavior of a character through interactions with other characters. This is an effective way to help an audience understand the true nature of that given character as it can help give subtle clues to who we’re going to follow. Relationships often show the layers of emotion that is present in that character along side the conflict that presents them as they make decisions. In William Shakespeare’s play ‘King Lear,’ the title character makes chaotic decisions that are driven through his relationship with his three daughters.