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Posted: Fri 18:34, 25 Oct 2013 Post subject: louboutin Plotting Techniques |
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Submitted 2012-08-31 18:29:35 What is a Plot?
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We could say that for a plot to begin two things are required. These are:
The goal, the target - that which is most desired by the hero
An impediment or obstacle between the hero and the goal
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There can also be a number of less important goals. These are those side roads and detours we referred to earlier. These are called subplots.
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