I made a post earlier but now I have a general story for my graphic novel, it goes:
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Our main character is a blue collar worker in his 30’s
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He is a perfect employee. He arrives early, skips breaks, and works overtime to impress his boss. He was taught that if he worked hard, followed rules, and was a good citizen, he would be rewarded.
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He notices that the prices on the shelves have gone up, and he is excited, thinking that he’ll get a raise soon, if not for his “amazing work ethic”, then to account for inflation. The work that they do could be something that is considered unskilled, but society relies on.
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His raise turns out to be a pay cut considering inflation. He’s always dreamed of starting a family, but he isn’t ready financially. He is not moving up his company either, despite his hard work.
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His hard work is only rewarded with more work, while others slack off.
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He meets someone, and determined to start a family with them, he works harder, only to work himself to death through exhaustion.
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The company’s response is cold, maybe shown through a meeting. “Let’s give a moment of silence to (protagonist)… Alright, now today’s meeting is about-“
How does that sound? I'm not a good writer but I have to do this assignment anyways. Also, I'm looking for people to interview, especially those who are struggling to find/keep a job, or a house