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Dramatica:
A New Theory of Story

Section 2
Characters

 


 
III. Introduction to Characters

  • Hero is a Four Letter Word
  • Objective and Subjective Characters

IV. Introduction to Archetypes

  • The Eight Archetypes
  • Complex Characters

V. Objective Character Functions

  • Drivers and Passengers
  • Examples from Star Wars, Wizard of Oz, and Jaws

VI. Action and Decision Elements of Drivers and Passengers

  • Recap of Archetypal Characters
  • Archetypal Actions and Decision Characteristics
  • Archetypal Motivation Quads Examples from Star Wars, Wizard of Oz, and Jaws

VII. Placing Motivation Elements into Quads

  • Grouping the 16 Motivation Elements
  • Examples from Star Wars, Wizard of Oz and Jaws

VIII. Complex Motivation Characteristics

  • Rules for Building Characters
  • A Look at Complex Characters in Gone With The Wind and Rear Window

IX. Exploring Other Character Dimensions

  • The 64 Character Elements Chart
  • Mapping the Archetypal Pattern
  • Examining Archetypal Methodologies
  • Complex Character Dimensional Patterns

X. Subjective Characters

  • Defining the Main and Obstacle Character
  • The Main and Obstacle Character in the Objective Story
  • The Main Character's Crucial Element

XI. Problem Solving and Justification

  • What are Justifications?
  • Whait is Problem Solving?
  • Why we Justify
  • A Simple Example of Problem Solving
  • Defining the Problem
  • The Justified Main Character

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