How Do You Kill Off A Main Character In Literature?
• Do the deed later in the story. Since the main character is important to the story, you’ll have to kill him/her off much later in a sequel, so you can add more emotion and shock to the event. • Go in depth. If your character is in danger, or a personal tragedy, it would be wise to get in depth about it, and build up the tension. • Consider how it will happen. If you’re more of an action kind of writer, write a thoughtful, and non-simplistic way of putting the character in peril. • Have the character kidnapped, taken hostage or conflicted with the antagonist. • Before you kill off the character, use suspenseful music to get to the audience, and keep them guessing until the final and surprising twist. • Kill the character in a way that is kind of different from other works, don’t make it too predictable. Have the audience be shocked at the character’s demise. • If it involves being shot, it’s alright, but not as clever. If you’re still not sure about how you want to do it, get some ide
