Adam and Devin discuss the six basic types of narrative conflict and examine examples of each in today’s storytelling.
Person vs. person, person vs. society, person vs. nature, person vs. technology, person vs. supernatural, and most importantly, person vs. self.
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Is conflict necessary in story? Devin and Adam discuss/debate sources and forces of antagonism and the origins and nature of conflict in storytelling.
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Allies, tricksters, shapeshifters, and shadows. Devin and Adam conclude this 2-part discussion about character archetypes.
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Hero, herald, threshold guardian, and mentor. In this 2-part episode, Adam and Devin discuss and define character archetypes.
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Relatability, background, perspective, desires, and wants. Devin and Adam discuss characters and what makes them good and great.
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