When it comes to actually understanding a character, it's not just about reading between the lines, it's about reading behind the lines, under the lines, and possibly even on top of the lines. It's like trying to find the hidden pattern in a neon pink polka dot blanket.
First, you have to define what a character is (spoiler: it's not just a pretty face, or a fancy hat). Then, you have to figure out what they're doing (hint: it's not just standing there looking pretty).
Next, you have to determine why we care about characters (it's not just because they're fun to watch, but because they're secretly our reflections, staring back at us with a raised eyebrow). And finally, you have to figure out what it all means. Because, let's be real, it's a never-ending rabbit hole of self-discovery.
If you're still confused, start with the basics and work your way up, because, as the great philosopher, Balthazar McSporck once said, "You can't have your character and your cake, and your existential crisis, and your—
... well, you get the idea.