Common Story Elements and Hero Analysis

<p>A character that does not undergo a basic change. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Does the idea spark a bunch of other ideas? (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The use of contrasting characters to enhance the story. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Character, arena, theme, and 'what if...'. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The seeds of its future development. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Settings (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Confuse (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Someone with a high-stakes goal who drives the action (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Conflict with a higher moral authority (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Heighten the dramatic tension (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An unexpected event propels the hero forward (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The hero's plan is adjusted following a significant development (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>What does the hero want? (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The conflict will never rise to the climax. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The strength of will of the protagonist. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Steadily Rising Conflict (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The middle of the action. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Moves the play forward through aggression and conflict. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A scenario where compromise is impossible. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To present a momentous decision for a character. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Character, conflict, conclusion (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By encouraging the practice of journaling for spiritual growth (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It could become idolized (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The view that the body and soul were at odds (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>As a contradiction in terms (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It means conforming to a system without God at its center (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A shift towards landscape and family portraits (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is often less obvious than many think (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Protestants destroyed much religious art due to opposition (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A basic change (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Thesis, Antithesis, Synthesis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A gradual change (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It introduces background information and context. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It aims to evangelize rather than explore truth. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Regular people began commissioning non-religious art (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They believed it encouraged immorality and rejected it. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Origins, identity, behavior, and destiny (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Creation, Fall, Redemption (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Preservation and restraining evil (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Art that does not suggest an obvious worldview. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It arises from a lack of engagement with current issues. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Guidance and revelation. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By embracing and addressing unique cultural problems. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The cross and the gospel of death and resurrection. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Its ability to convey a powerful vision through music. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

These categorize the challenges a hero faces: Man v. Man, Man v. Self, Man v. Nature, Man v. God, Man v. The Clock, Man v. Society.

A story is built on a hero's effort to achieve a goal, overcoming obstacles to get there.

A hero is someone like us with a significant goal or need for change who drives the action forward through challenges to achieve the goal. We root for them.

These points are the key moments in a well-structured narrative that propel the story forward: 1. Opening - The Hook, 2. Upsetting the Apple Cart, 3. End of Act One, 4. Beginning of Act 2, 5. Midpoint, 6. End of Act 2, 7. Beginning of Act 3, 8. Resolution.

This equation outlines the core structure of a story: A hero strives to achieve a goal but encounters obstacles along the way.

By either increasing the magnitude of the obstacle or amplifying the hero's desire, you enhance the drama and tension of the story.

The first focuses on the hero's external goal, the superficial desire. The second delves into their internal growth, demonstrating their need for transformation.

These include: Love, Prize, Personal Achievement, Revenge, Survival, Rescue, Beating the enemy, Achieving good.

The final showdown where the hero's plan either succeeds or fails, usually with an unexpected twist.

A category of creative works (like movies or books) that share common characteristics and themes.

Understanding genre helps writers communicate their film's content, attract the right audience, and create commercially successful work by following established genre conventions.

A concise, one-sentence summary of a story that highlights the hero's goal, obstacle, and the story's core conflict.

According to Egri, the fundamental material a storyteller works with is character.

Egri describes three dimensions of character: physiology (physical appearance), sociology (social background), and psychology (internal thoughts and motivations).

A character who does not undergo significant change or development throughout the story.

The art of using contrasting characters to create a dynamic and engaging story. Each character contributes to the overall composition.

Two determined, uncompromising forces in combat.

A clash or struggle between opposing forces, ideas, or interests.

To prove a truth or a theme through the story.

Character, conflict, and conclusion.

The protagonist, who drives the conflict and story forward.

The critical moment when a character makes a significant decision.

The core of conflict where compromise is impossible.

When a character's trait or dominant quality is challenged.

The Reformation, while enabling the development of the inner voice and personal reflection through journal writing, ironically opposed fictional narratives meant for entertainment.

Christians in the 20th century and beyond have expressed suspicion towards media like movies and music, fearing they could promote immoral behavior.

The Reformation shifted art's focus from religious themes to everyday life, with people commissioning portraits, landscapes, and depictions of ordinary activities.

Christian ancestors worried that art could be idolized, leading to misplaced worship.

Stories often feature sin because conflict drives drama, with heroes facing trials and revealing their true character through overcoming them.

John Henry Cardinal Newman observed that a sinless literature describing a sinful person is a contradiction in terms.

Being worldly in a negative sense means allowing ungodly systems to influence thinking. Positively, it means being a good steward of God's creation and loving life.

The Christian worldview is more common than people might realize because many societal morals align with Christian values, and everyday life often transcends religious boundaries.

Creation, Fall, and Redemption are the three doctrines Turner believes are essential for creating art that isn't 'warped'.

Turner views 'salt' as a preservative that restrains evil, while 'light' represents guidance and revelation. Christian artists should use their work to illuminate and guide, like a light on a stand.

Turner describes five types of Christian art, each with increasing intensity of Christian expression. The outermost circle focuses on art without overt religious themes, while the innermost circle centers on the cross and the gospel.

Turner believes the criticism of Christian art being 'old-fashioned and irrelevant' stems from Christians ignoring current issues, either due to lack of understanding or fear.

Turner advocates for understanding our audience like Paul did. He tailored his message to their culture, problems, questions, and history.

The center circle represents art profoundly rooted in the gospel of death and resurrection. It tackles deep theological themes and issues.

U2's music, with its powerful vision and message, achieved impact that weaker, less imaginative artists might not. This example emphasizes the impact of art deeply connected to the gospel.

Turner suggests that art deeply connected to the gospel has the potential to resonate more deeply and make a significant impact.

A three-part process of discovering truth involving a thesis (status quo or hero's want), antithesis (opposition), and synthesis (the change that must occur).

A gradual change in the narrative that marks a shift in the story's direction. It can be a change in the hero's understanding, a new challenge, or a shift in the overall plot.

Exposition is the method of delivering information to the audience. It reveals important background information about the characters, setting, and plot.

Turner argues that some Christian fiction focuses on simplified messaging over realism because it's meant to evangelize those perceived to be resistant to traditional gospel methods.

Artists naturally ask questions about origins, identity, behavior, and destiny. These inquiries drive their artistic explorations.

The Reformation led to a shift in artistic focus, with people commissioning personal art like landscapes, portraits, and everyday scenes.

The Reformation argued that everyday life (non-religious) was for God. This broadened the scope of artistic subjects and allowed for personal expression.

The Reformation led to the destruction of religious Christian art because Protestants objected to it. This highlights the complex relationship between religion and artistic expression.