<em>Great characters are driven by a deep-seated motivation and have a goal they are trying to reach. This creates interesting characters and also creates a story arc. The main character's driving force should be one of the first story elements you figure out, since the subsequent action will be driven by this motivation.</em>
Mr. Lacey doesn't think that they can afford the dog. He sets the plot in motion by creating a major conflict between himself and his daughter, Doris, who wants to keep
