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Important Person Picture Prompt

Who is the person in the foreground, and why are they significant to the people in the town? Create a backstory for this character, explaining their role in the community and how they became so important.

Extension: Write a narrative that includes this moment.

Warm-Up Discussion Questions

What kind of clothing is the person in the foreground wearing and what might this suggest about where they live and what time they are in?

Why do you think the person is standing above the crowd, and how do you imagine they got there?

What emotions might the townspeople be feeling as they look towards this individual, and why?

Can you invent a special event or tradition in the town that this person might be leading or taking part in?

How could this person have earned the respect or attention of the entire town?

What challenges or adventures do you think the character might have faced in their past?

Imagine a conversation between the person in the foreground and a townsperson. What might they be discussing?

If this character were to receive a gift from the villagers, what do you think it would be and why?

What sort of responsibilities do you think come with being an important figure in a town like this?

How might this character’s actions or decisions impact the daily life of the townspeople?

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