One of the most important things in storytelling is an emotional connection. There is a difference between relating to a character and emotionally connecting and not relating to a character and still forming an emotional connection. So, who are some of the characters?
Elphaba
As many know by now, Elphaba is my favorite musical character. Like Elphaba, I know what its like to feel different due to epilepsy, Autism, and learning disabilities. At times, I have felt misunderstood. I am also smart, determined, big-hearted, unique, impulsive, and believe in equality and staying true to myself. It was through Elphaba where I was able to finally start to understand both emotional connection and relating to characters.

Belle
Of all the classic Disney princesses, I relate to Belle the most. I am unique and a bookworm.

Anna
Now, of the contemporary Disney princesses, I relate to Anna the most. The two of us share a lot in common. We are both the youngest. We are both impulsive, outgoing, optimistic, and both want a stronger relationship with our older sister. Thinking of Frozen, I am excited for 2022 because Frozen is coming to Charlotte next year.

Annie
Annie remains my favorite childhood musical. I think I now know why Annie was my favorite musical before Wicked. I think a lot of it had to do with the character of Annie. I was an optimistic child and I was able to relate to her. At the time, I didn’t exactly understand emotional connection and relating to characters.

Conclusion
These are only a few examples of characters I relate to.
Relating to characters is definitely an inspiring experience. I think it’s so interesting that you can be in a completely different world than a character and still make that emotional connection. ❤ I enjoyed hearing about which characters you related to here, and why.
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Here is a part two:
https://megsmagicalmusings.wordpress.com/2021/03/20/characters-i-relate-to-part-two/
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