Answer: LOOK BELOW
Explanation:
Revealing character by the choices he makes for his own environment
What are some of the things you can reveal about a character through her own environment?
Sensory orientation
Is her place full of items with texture (fuzzy pillows, sisal floor coverings, cashmere throws)?
Does it vibrate with sound (bubbling aquariums, the hum of a white noise machine)?
Does it sing with color and striking contrasts of light?
Are there flowers, scented candles, potpourri?
Economic status and how he feels about his economic situation
Are there bookcases made of boards and milk crates that house a pricey comic book collection?
Are there antiques and Oriental carpets on display?
A collection of unpaid bills in a basket?
Garage sale furniture covered with slipcovers?
Worldview
Is the space dark or light?
Open or closed?
Full of stuff or empty?
Are the furnishings matchy-matchy or eclectic?
Did she decorate with eco-friendly materials or are there ivory knick-knacks?
Is the window open while the heater is on?
Is the place antiseptic, clean, cluttered, or frat house gross?
Is there a slogan T-shirt, photo or item picked up during travel that shows what’s important to your character?
Is there a cross on the wall or shrine in a corner? (Note: Don’t try to reveal a protagonist’s entire worldview in a single setting—choose one or two aspects to highlight.)
