Stage 8 is the
second of the two most important stages of the Archetypal Story Pattern, the
greatest plot structure in the world. Many would say that it is the most
important stage.
We’ve reached the
Ordeal, the Dark Moment, the greatest trial for our protagonist, the point
closest to Death—the near loss of a love, a goal or dream almost destroyed, a
job or status at an explosive moment that could prove fatal if one more horrid
mistake occurs.
While the Ordeal is
not the ultimate battle, it is all-important, for our protagonist and our
antagonist.
Before we delve into
Stage 8 a word on the rest of December. With all the hectic holiday events, The
Write Focus takes December off and will resume on the first Wednesday of the
New Year. Our Discovering Plot series has two more episodes to explore the last
4 stages. We’ll start the New Year and Season 5 with those.
It’s hard to believe
this little podcast is entering its 5th season. Thanks to all of our
listeners who keep us going!
Do stop by after
Christmas for a little audio Christmas gift from our host M.A. Lee.
Now, let’s face the
Ordeal.
TIMINGS
- 00:00 Welcome
- 00:30 Introduction
- 02:12 Stage 8
- 04:09 Persuasion
as an example
- 07:10 13th
Warrior as an example
- 09:09 Antagonists
- 11:27 Deathly Hallows
as an example
- 13:07 Key Juxtapositions
- 15:05 Last Words /
Closing
Total Run Time =
16:47
Examples from Jane
Austen’s Persuasion, Michael Crichton’s 13th Warrior,
and JK Rowling’s Deathly Hallows
Links to the Ebook
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0838PTN49
https://books2read.com/u/bOJK6K
Links to a paperback
8 x 10 bundle for plot / characters / branding / sentence craft, called Discovering
Your Writing https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08691892S
Trailer https://youtu.be/hTVQn92kNBk
Direct Link to the Audio
Direct Link to the Video Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXi3M_aM-d7JRRacR_0tlplDqSeHp5c-o
Direct Link to the Blog https://thewritefocus.blogspot.com/2023/12/stage-8-greatest-plot-structure.html
