: Re: Your character has something wrong with them, they are supposed to be strong I am a young author writing a fantasy series. In my story, my MC is strong, resilient, and always needs to look

@Karen856

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Internal Flaws should have External Consequences
If a flaw's only consequence happens when its too late to change anything (in your example, going insane and dying) there's no drama you can add that will provide the turning point for them to overcome their flaw. IE: A stubborn character needs to pay for their stubbornness before they will decide to not be stubborn any longer.
In your case, if your main character is slowly going insane - create consequences for that insanity. Do they rage at their friends and allies, driving them away? Do they mentally or physically hurt others? Do they unintentionally sabotage their own larger goals, enabling the antagonist to claim victory? Any of these can serve as a turning point, where the protagonist realizes the error of their obstinate stance. And the more such events you add, the more implacably obstinate the main character appears in the face of obvious mistakes they are making.

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