Pam

Pam is an alcoholic. She lost her job. She’s often rude. She embarrasses her daughter. Her trailer is a mess. And somehow, you root for her. You want the bus route restored so she has purpose again. You gift her a pale ale and hope she’s doing okay. You understand why Penny stays despite the frustration. This is the alchemy of character writing: making flawed people feel worthy of empathy, not despite their flaws but through them. ...