When a character has a emotional reaction to something, it is good for he or she to have a realistic physical response to match. This is a quick graphic based on medical research as to where we actually feel the emotions in our bodies. Whether you agree or not, I hope this helps you think through your responses.
Do you have any responses that you think are missing? What are they?
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Sources:
http://www.pnas.org/content/111/2/646.full.pdf
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