JEALOUSY DEFINITION:Hostility toward a rival or one suspected of enjoying an advantage NOTES:The advantage can be a person, an object, or an intangible (love, success, etc.) PHYSICAL SIGNALS AND BEHAVIORS: Adopting a sullen look Making a slight growl or noise in the throat Bitterness at seeing others respond positively to the rival Quick, sharp movements (swiping tears from the cheeks, shoving hair out of the eyes, etc.) Pursing or pressing one’s lips flat Crossing the arms in front of the chest Clenching one’s teeth Muttering unkind things under one’s breath Starting rumors; acting catty Picking on someone weaker to gain a sense of power and control Sneering Ugly laughter Shouting insults and calling names Taking a step closer, fists clenched A visible flush in the cheeks A pinched expression Tight muscles One’s body mimicking that of the rival Trying to “one-up” the other person Issuing a challenge to the rival that contains an element of risk Criticism Spitting in the direction of the rival Swearing Kicking at nearby objects Showing off Pulling stunts or pranks to regain attention Rudeness; saying something that is a low blow Reckless behavior Gloating when the rival falters or shows weakness INTERNAL SENSATIONS: A burning sensation in the chest or stomach The stomach hardening Breaths coming coarser, faster Spots or flashes in one’s vision A pain in the jaw from clenching one’s teeth MENTAL RESPONSES: A desire to vent and voice the rival’s unworthiness to others Rash decision making (quitting a team, storming out of a party, etc.) A flash of anger when the rival is mentioned A desire to discredit the rival or take away their power Wishing harm or desiring revenge Turmoil at having negative feelings Focusing solely on the rival’s negative attributes Imagining how others view oneself in comparison to the rival Rejecting the advantage (choosing to pursue another girl or guy instead) ACUTE OR LONG-TERM RESPONSES FOR THIS EMOTION: Jeering, running someone down, bullying Picking fights An unhealthy obsession with the rival Indulging in petty crime (keying the rival’s car, etc.) Engaging in self-mutilation as a release Negativity spilling into other parts of one’s life Self-doubt; a lack of confidence A relationship categorized by negativity, passive-aggression, and criticism Feeling fake from wearing two faces for so long Dishonesty with oneself and others A pattern of subversively trying to undermine the rival, thereby lowering them in the eyes of others SIGNS THAT THIS EMOTION IS BEING SUPPRESSED: Acting normal to the rival’s face but talking negatively behind their back Watching the rival furtively, privately Striving to also excel at whatever is desired Grouping with others who also lack whatever is desired Kissing up to gain approval through association Trying not to focus on the rival Telling oneself that it doesn’t matter Attempting to think positive thoughts about the rival MAY ESCALATE TO:Envy,Determination,Contempt,Desperation,Anger,Vengeful,Hatred MAY DE-ESCALATE TO:Dissatisfaction,Self-Pity,Resignation,Remorse,Shame ASSOCIATED POWER VERBS: Avoid, burn, conceal, covet crave, damage, disparage, entrap fantasize, gloat, hack, insult leer, lure, mock, obsess pine, provoke, pursue, resent sabotage, scorn, seduce, slander snap, snarl, spoil, subvert undermine, want, yearn WRITER’S TIP:In each scene, think about the lighting. Full sunlight, muddy clouds washing everything in grey, the onset of sunset or even darkness...light and shadow can affect a character’s mood, amp their stress level or even work against their goals.