The hero wallows in despair before finding a solution.
The final showdown where the old world is replaced by a new order. Save The Cat! The Last Book on Screenwriting Yo...
The rock-bottom moment, usually including a "whiff of death". The hero wallows in despair before finding a solution
A group/family story where someone breaks away (e.g., The Godfather ). Save The Cat! The Last Book on Screenwriting Yo...
Stories about life transitions like puberty or divorce.
An investigation into the "why" of human nature (e.g., Chinatown ).