Elements: Main Character

 My main character is Miles, who is introduced as a neutral character. He is shown from the beginning and is the only character featured in the opening, so it's easy to spot him as the main and get interested in his story. His personality will be explained more as the audience listens to his inner thoughts and see his routine, which includes running. Being a star student and a track star is his main character traits, so I wanted to include both things in his thoughts and physically in the film, for example seeing him run. 

Since it's only the opening, his character growth that's meant for later in the film will be hinted at a bit in the beginning. 

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