Think about the political situation taking place in your character's world. How does the government system within your setting affect the life of your character? How does it affect those around him in an immediate way? Where does your character fall in terms of political involvement? Perhaps they are closely aligned with one side of the political situations, or maybe they are indifferent. Is your character in a place of power and prosperity, or is she in need or suffering at the hands of a ruling power?
If your character is a child, imagine the political situation from their vantage point. Or, if your character lives in a fantasy world, or in a time set in the past, think about what specific differences you need to explain and explore to better allow your reader to understand the greater setting. Creating a larger problem to frame your story can add depth, authenticity, and tension.
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