Timothy Mcpike

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When a character behaves selflessly, and puts the needs of the group before their own, we experience a deep primal craving to see them recognised by the group as a hero and hailed. When a character behaves selfishly, putting their own needs before that of the group, we feel a monstrous urge to see their punishment.
The Science of Storytelling: Why Stories Make Us Human and How to Tell Them Better
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