Once the protagonist’s life becomes upended by something major, we now relate to the character on a personal level and want them to succeed on their journey.
What do these boring, everyday tasks do? One, they humanize your characters, giving them relatable behaviors that act as windows to their worlds. Two, these tasks show the reader what everyday life looks like before the inciting incident. Once the protagonist’s life becomes upended by something major, we now relate to the character on a personal level and want them to succeed on their journey.