#mythic structure

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❖ DAENERYS I : A GAME OF THRONES

This chapter initiates the Eastern narrative, contrasting the structured political machinations of Westeros with the brutal commodification of the last Targaryens in Essos. It establishes Daenerys not yet as a sovereign, but as a traumatized, displaced child—an exiled princess whose ancient Valyrian blood is leveraged as currency to purchase a chthonic, martial army.

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Hairy Maclary From Donaldson's Dairy by Lynley Dodd Analysis

Hairy Maclary From Donaldson’s Dairy by Lynley Dodd Analysis

Hairy Maclary From Donaldson’s Dairy (1983) is a cumulative rhyming picture book written and illustrated by New Zealand storyteller Lynley Dodd. This is the book which began the Hairy Maclary series. WHAT KIND OF DOG IS HAIRY MACLARY? Honestly, he could be almost anything! I have a dog who looks very much like Hairy Maclary, but he’s a Border Collie, miniature poodle cross. Passersby ask me if…

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Fish Tank Film Study

Fish Tank Film Study

When it comes to storytelling, certain themes are easy to get wrong. Attempts at subversion can end up reinforcing a culturally dominant message. Attempts to show the sexual vulnerability of teenage girls can tip into objectification in the wrong hands, or sometimes mostly by the people in charge of the marketing materials. When Netflix advertised the film Cuties, they were widely panned for…

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The Little Crooked House by Wild and Bentley

The Little Crooked House by Wild and Bentley

The Little Crooked House (2005) is an Australian picture book written by Margaret Wild and illustrated by Jonathan Bentley who, coincidentally, has the perfect name for this story, gotta say. Continue reading

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Taking Mr Ravenswood by William Trevor

Taking Mr Ravenswood by William Trevor

“Taking Mr Ravenswood” is a short story by Irish-English author William Trevor, included in Last Stories (2018) and previously unpublished. The author had already died by the time this story was released to the rest of us. This is an excellent example of the ambiguity lyrical short stories are known for. To get a sense of what happens in the story, it is necessary to read the symbolism. In line…

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Harvey Slumfenberger's Christmas Present by John Burningham

Harvey Slumfenberger’s Christmas Present by John Burningham

Harvey Slumfenburger’s Christmas Present (1993) is a picture book written and illustrated by British storyteller John Burningham. The pacing in this story is a little different to most picture books seen in bookstores today. The word count is higher than 300-400 words. There’s a reason for this. The cumulative nature of this narrative feels designed to lull excited children to sleep on Christmas…

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Because I’m endlessly amused by tropes and the Hero’s Journey story structure:

A roguishly beautiful and downtrodden orphan steals something shiny in the market. 

A friend/wise old man/mentor/soothsayer tries to intervene. “Stop, thief! Listen up! Don't you know that if you keep this up, you're bound to become the next Chosen One?” *Thinks for a moment* “Actually, come to think of it, I could use an adventurer like you on a Quest to the dangerous Special World! Come back!"

But the thief keeps running. “I’m not interested in any Quests!”

“You just refused the Call to Adventure! You're now doomed to a life of constant adventure!”

While avoiding the city guards, the thief busts through a gate and calls back over a shoulder, “That doesn’t even make sense!”

The Mentor shrugs. “That was the First Threshold that you just crossed! There’s no returning from that until you have the Elixir! Have fun mucking about in the Special World! Byyyyye!”

[bettermanagement]

5 BEST MODERN SCREENWRITING BOOKS #4 The Writer's Journey: Mythic Structure For Storytellers and Screenwriters by Christopher Volger See our complete list on our website - http://www.better-mgmt.com/screenwriting-tips/5-best-modern-screenwriting-books