Most of us would probably say that in life we seek peace, happiness, contentment, and tranquility. Many of us, in fact spend a considerable effort avoiding conflict in our lives. Someone yells at us and we walk away. The IRS asks for more money, and we site a check, rather than call a lawyer. Interestingly, the last thing we want in entertainment is peace and tranquility. “I hated that movie! Nothing happened!” we might say. Or after a football game that ends 64-0, we might confess that “I wish it would have been more of a contest. I felt like leaving at halftime.” Continue reading
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Plot
The plot of the story might be defined simply as what happens. But plot is much more than a mere listing of events. For instance, you might read someone’s daily planner, which record the following events: Continue reading