Pixar goes a step further by creating an inner world and existing flaw for these characters. Russel is lonely and feels estranged from and rejected by his father. Dory can’t remember anything for more than a minute or so, which causes her to live a lonely life. Let’s not forget that Pixar also makes both characters incredibly funny.

Naturally, Remy would feel driven to search for a place where he and his gifted talents might fit in better. This is especially important when designing antagonistic characters.

It’s not enough to know only what a character wants. As storytellers, we must also know (and convey) why they want it.

character’s journey isn’t measured in miles, but in painful experiences and overcoming obstacles.

Pixar’s films usually offer something more in this struggle. In their movies, conflict tends to expose or change something emotional within the core of their characters.