Article: During your research, you should look for individuals in history who were interesting and unique for their time. This could be a mistress of a British monarch who proposed sweeping changes to the system, or the village woman who helped embroider the stars on the first American flag. Look for characters who stick out in their time as rebels, renegades, or change makers. You can then use these historical characters as the basis for fascinating fictional characters. You should also consider the historical characters that surround your main characters. Maybe your main character frequented the same circles as famous writers and thinkers of the time. Or, maybe your main character was close friends with a major historical leader. You may also find historical characters who may have been mere footnotes in history and largely ignored by historians. You could then bring these forgotten characters to life in your fiction and shine a spotlight on their fascinating lives. You should also try to focus on historical figures who were in conflict with themselves, with the outside world, or with other individuals in their life. Historical characters who were forced to deal with conflict will often be more interesting and engaging to readers. You can also use their conflict as the main conflict in your story. For example, maybe your story is about a struggling artist in Paris in 1935. The artist may be based on a forgotten artist of the time who struggled with drug addiction and poverty. The artist may also have a conflict with the outside world in that her work was often misinterpreted or ignored by the critics of the day. She may also have a conflict with other artists in her circle, who are becoming more famous and well known than her. You may also use the historical time period as a source of conflict. Often, unique characters in history stand out for their attempts to go against the status quo of the day or the social norms of their time. A story about a female main character who sewed the stars onto the first American flag, for example, may be interesting because during this time, women were not permitted to vote or to participate in the politics of the day. This may then create a conflict for your main character, as she is not able to actively participate in the political process, even though she desperately wants to get involved and be part of this process. You should create character studies of your characters so you have a good sense of their perspective. Your character studies may include physical qualities, such as the character's appearance and clothing. You should also include emotional and psychological qualities, such as how your character thinks, acts, and perceives others around them. For example, you may have a character study of your main character that reads: Physical qualities: Tall, thin, dark skin, thin nose, wide eyes, with long plaited hair. Has a cleft lip from birth and a scar on her left ear. Emotional/psychological qualities: Street-smart, no formal educational training, devoted to painting and drawing, obsessed with fame, short-tempered, attractive to men and women, tendency to spend money as soon as she has it on drugs, alcohol, and food. Avoid creating one-dimensional characters by giving your characters flaws and imperfections. Nobody is perfect, after all, especially throughout history. Make sure your characters have their own issues and problems, as this will make them more believable and relatable to your readers. For example, your main character may have artistic talent and the ability to leave an important mark on painting. But she may also struggle with drug addiction and poverty, leading her to make some difficult and imperfect decisions to survive.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Look for historical characters with a unique backstory. Find historical characters that dealt with conflict. Describe the physical and emotional qualities of your main character. Create flawed characters.

Problem: Article: When naming your dog, you want to select a name your dog can easily recognize. Given the microphone-like nature of dog's ears, certain sounds are easier for dogs to recognize. A name starting with crisp, consonant sound is best. Something like a hard "K" or "C" sound can help your dog distinguish his name from background noise. A blended sound, like a "ch" or "sh", can also help your dog better recognize his name. More sibilant sounds, like soft "s" noises, may be harder for your dog to recognize. Certain names sound similar to commands you might give your dog. This can get confusing in training as your dog may be unable to differentiate his name from an order. For example, the name "Kit" may sound like "sit." The name "Beau" may sound like "No." Something like "Rover" could sound like "roll over." Try to avoid names that can be mistaken for common dog commands. Some dog trainers theorize that dogs have an easier time recognizing names that end in a vowel sound. Names that end in o's, a's, or a long "ee" sound may be easier for your dog to recognize. Think of names like Lobo, Simba, Dolly, or Sweetie. If you find a name you like that ends in a vowel, it might be a good idea to use it to help your dog recognize his name. Review a list of the most popular recent dog names. If a name you like appears on the list, you may want to reconsider it. If you take your dog to a dog park or other public place, he can get confused if he hears other owners calling out his name. Pick a more unique name if you want your dog to come when called. Many popular dog names, such as Charlie or Molly, are also names given to people. Vets and dog trainers recommend against human names for a dog as you'll end up anthropomorphizing your pet. While dogs are intelligent, they are not the same as people and do not respond to the same verbal and non-verbal cues. It might be better to choose a less human sounding name for your dog to avoid thinking of him as a person.
Summary: Pick a name your dog can easily recognize. Avoid names that sound like commands. Consider names that end in a vowel sound. Reconsider popular names. Learn the drawbacks of a human name.

Move your pen to the far top right dot. Notice that there was no restriction to moving pen back to retrace. Done!
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Draw the diagram as stated in the "Outside the box" method above. Start on the top right dot. Move your pen back to center dot on same line. Move pen to center dot and then left and right to make third line ,return to center dot. Extend the second line down to the middle dot on the bottom. Move the pen left and right to complete the fourth line on the bottom.