Dystopian Short Story Protagonist Brainstorming

Protagonist Brainstorm: Hieronymus “Hiero” Adamite

What does your protagonist want? My protagonist, Hiero wants to find out what lies beyond “the frame” (a boundary that is said to kill anyone that attempts to cross it).

Wikipedia. The Garden of Earthly Delights, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Garden_of_Earthly_Delights#/media/File:The_Garden_of_earthly_delights.jpg. Accessed 14 Feb. 2021.

What obstacles stand in your protagonist’s way? In the society Hiero lives in, known as “Paradise”, people live in what is believed to be complete freedom. Murder, pollution, and insanity are widespread. Authorities called Edens (or ‘freedom guard’) propagate the system through posters, television, and the “Bible” – which is the story of the creation of Paradise. Therefore, both the Edens and the people in Paradise try to prevent Hiero from crossing the Frame.

NYC Wanderer. The Gutenberg Bible, 28 Mar. 2009, www.flickr.com/photos/10183029@N00. Accessed 14 Feb. 2021.

Specific Characteristics  of your protagonist (appearance, special skills/abilities, knowledge) Hieronymus “Hiero” Adamite

    • Appearance
    • 16-year-old male bookish teenager
    • Black eyes and hair
    • Porcelain skin
    • Wears a dirty/ripped cardigan
    • Has a silver earring that he pulls at when he is thinking
    • Special skills/abilities
    • Stoic, serious personality
    • Lives with his mother, who has been driven insane due to the death of his little sister
    • Sharp intellect and curiosity

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *