Seven different types of Stories Overcoming the monster
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Seven different types of Stories
Overcoming the monster David vs Goliath, Attack of the Killer Tomatoes, War of the Worlds 1. Introduce threatening Monster, introduce hero. 2. Face off, High Noon, Okay Coral, Valley of Elah 3. Conclusion
Rags to riches; Joseph, Cinderella, David Copperfield 1. Introduce the characters and situation 2. Track the characters rise
The quest Search for life changing object or circumstance: Keeps me searching for a heart of gold, and I’m growing old. (song) The Holy Grail (King Arthur Legend), Raiders of the Lost Ark, Fountain of youth, Philosophers (Alchemists) stone, Wizard of Oz, (scarecrows search for a brain) Etc 1. Introduce the goal of the quest and the seekers 2. Document the quest, is their character development 3. Resolution
Voyage and Return Odyssey, Brideshead revisited, Little Miss Sunshine, Captain's Courageous 1. Characters goes on a road trip or experiential journey. 2. Character comes back changed.
Comedy 1. Light humorous sequence of events that leads to a conclusion. Examples, Brave little Taylor, Midsummer’s Night Dream, Much ado about nothing
Tragedy 1. The protagonist's character flaw or great mistake which is their undoing. Their unfortunate end evokes pity at their folly and the fall of a fundamentally good character.
Rebirth 1. An event forces the main character to change their ways and often become a better person. Examples: "The Frog Prince", "Beauty and the Beast", The Snow Queen, A Christmas Carol,