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@thewirelessblade: I can’t say I’m totally sure what you mean. Is the problem giving your character a believable character arc that flows with the plot/theme? (I love character arcs… :D)

With ‘combining character flaws with theme’, I mean- a character flaw is one of the best things you can use, I think, to express a theme. Example (I guess): In my current WIP, my theme is that we should use our talents to the glory of the One who gave them to us, and not to our own glory. My MC’s primary flaw is that she is VERY wrapped up in herself: selfish, prideful, obsessed with making herself look good, and a perfectionist always trying to make it totally clear that she’s the best. As the story progresses; and she learns that there’s more to life than just herself, her audiences, and her talents; she finally learns the importance of humility and how her prideful shenanigans are hurting those she loves. While she’s learning this, the readers are watching and learning it too- BOOM. Theme. 😉 😀 So, that’s my take on it.

You know, there’s this one book that I read called Character Arcs (by K.M.Weiland). If you haven’t read it already, it’s super great! 😉

Hope that makes sense/helps!!!