i think of doing mental illness story on stress. i think of doing this in third-person. my friend sort of add and give me more ideas for this story i be doing. please tell me if it be good and give any other ideas.
and this third-person be close person to main character. someone else that be close to main character dies and character goes under deep stress and begins to put itself in third person's shoes. it begins to believe it be this person, the mind of the main character starts connecting with third person's mind, and the main character begins escaping from itself the third person is complete opposite of character's close friend that has died. all three are closely related with each other.
I think this will work, but you can tell when you've written the story.
I also show my cousin this but she say it not really make sense to her when main character step into third person shoes. how i make it more making sense?
Do you mean that the character believes she or he IS the other person?
It sounds like you have a compelling concept for your story. The idea of exploring mental illness and stress from a third-person perspective can offer an interesting and unique angle. Here's an overview of your story idea:
The main character experiences a deep stress and emotional turmoil following the death of a close person in their life. To cope with this loss and the overwhelming emotions, the main character begins to dissociate and adopts the identity of the third person, who is the complete opposite of their deceased friend. This coping mechanism allows the main character to distance themselves from their own reality and immerse themselves in the alternate reality of the third person.
Expanding on this idea, you could consider the following:
1. Exploration of the mind: Dive into the main character's journey as they navigate their own mind and the connection with the third person. Explore how this dissociation affects their perception of reality, their relationships, and their overall mental state.
2. Symbolism and metaphors: Use symbolism to depict the main character's struggle with stress and mental illness. For example, you could use imagery and metaphors to represent the internal battle of the mind or the weight of emotional burdens.
3. Relationship dynamics: Examine the dynamics between the main character, the deceased friend, and the third person. How does the absence of the deceased friend impact both the main character and the third person? How does the main character's attachment to the third person affect their ability to grieve and move forward?
4. Character growth: Explore the main character's journey of self-discovery and healing. As they continue to escape into the third person's perspective, do they eventually find their way back to their own identity? How does this experience change their understanding of themselves and their perception of others?
Remember, these are just suggestions, and you have the creative freedom to shape your story as you envision it. As you continue brainstorming and writing, it's important to delve into the thoughts, emotions, and behaviors of your characters to create a powerful and impactful narrative.