Narrative/storyline define personality gives context (genre,location,setting) therefore has to feed into look and design of the character.
The face is the primary channel to express emotion (a reason for the many large headed characters. A lot can be said with posture and body language. This allows for personality traits to be identifiable in silhouette.
Solarski states that how a character carries their physical weight can tell us about their personality - which body park they lead with is important.
A hero leads with their chest.
Superman, heroic.
Leaning with the pelvis gives off the impression they're laid back/lazy.
Shaggy, very laid back and lazy, doesn't care much.
Leads with their head means they're intelligent.
Popeye, leads with his head when walking.
Leading with the knees means they're a coward.
Goofy, leans on his knees, clumsy personality.
Cuddy
Power and dominance
Reduces arond expanding
Power: Expand takes up space
Weakness: cover up, make yourself look small.
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