Darlene has an idea for a story about a young man lost at sea who does anything he can to get back to his daughter. Although she thinks the story would work well as a film or a play, Darlene decides to write it as a novel in order to take advantage of a unique opportunity that the form provides. Darlene’s desire to communicate what about her character MOST likely prompted her decision to write a novel rather than a film or a play?

his motivation and desire to survive
the backstory regarding how he became lost at sea
details about his physical appearance
his distinctive speech patterns