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Anticipation Stage &‘Call’  \n● We become aware of the monster from a distance  \n● We gradually learn of its reputation  \n● Monster casts shadow over community  \n● The hero experiences a “Call” to confront it  \n1) Overcoming the Monster  \nb. Dream Stage  \n● The hero makes preparations for battle ● For a while all seems to be going well ● We feel comfortable and immune from  \ndanger  \n1) Overcoming the Monster  \nc. Frustration Stage  \n● We come face to face with the Monster and its awesome power  \n● The hero seems tiny and alone  \n● The hero may fall into the monster’s clutches  \n● There seems only one outcome  \n1) Overcoming the Monster  \nd. Nightmare Stage  \n● The final ordeal begins  \n● A nightmare battle with all the odds in the Monster’s favor  \n● Just when all seems lost comes the“reversal”  \n1) Overcoming the Monster  \ne. Thrilling Escape from Death & Death of the Monster  \n● Just in time, monster is dealt a fatal blow ● The community is liberated  \n● The hero emerges to win the prize (e.g. hand of the princess, succession to the kingdom, etc.)  \n1) Overcoming the Monster  \nExamples  \n● Jack and the Beanstalk ● Star Wars  \n● James Bond  \n● Jurassic Park  \n● The Seven Samurai  \n2) Rags to Riches  \nSome young, unrecognized hero is eventually lifted out of obscurity or poverty toa state of great splendor and happiness. But their upward progress is not a continuous climb.","cbCaiePm9iatB7WT","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiePm9iatB7WT","pdf",149581,49,"English","# Overcoming the Monster\n## Narrative Stages\n## Examples\n# Rags to Riches","[{\"question\":\"What are the five stages of the 'Overcoming the Monster' plot?\",\"answer\":\"The stages are the Anticipation Stage (Call), Dream Stage, Frustration Stage, Nightmare Stage, and the Thrilling Escape from Death/Death of the Monster.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the defining characteristics of the 'Monster' in this plot type?\",\"answer\":\"The monster is typically heartless, egocentric, seemingly all-powerful, and possesses a blind spot that ultimately makes it vulnerable.\"},{\"question\":\"What are some classic examples of the 'Overcoming the Monster' plot?\",\"answer\":\"Notable examples include Jack and the Beanstalk, Star Wars, James Bond, Jurassic Park, and The Seven Samurai.\"}]","The 7 Basic Plots - Storytelling Theory | PDF",1790160692,75]