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1. What are some identifiable "archetypal" characters that can found in a story? (e.g. protagonist)

 

 

 

 

2. What is a dilemma?

 

 

 

3. What must happen between the first and last act?

 

 

 

5. If a main character has a problem, why doesn’t he resolve it?

 

 

 

4. Why is it the main character can’t see his own problem but everyone else can?

 

 

 

5. How do you know when a story is over?

 

 

 

6. Structurally speaking, what is the purpose of subplot?

 

 

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