Sentences with backstory
back·sto·ry
B b - These backstories cast the characters' behavior in a new light: of course Gertrude would promptly marry the man who saved her from abuse; of course Ophelia would be desperate and indiscreet in seeking Hamlet's love.
- The backstory, portrayed in video sequences, feels tacked on rather than dramatically integrated.
- And unlike so many movie monsters, the beast of Cloverfield does not come with any backstory or character references.
- The pudding is a family recipe; potatoes would have been more satisfying but the backstory is charming.