7 Common Plotlines of Narrative

There is an evil force threatening our hero/their world/mankind. The hero must fight and slay this monster, which often isn’t easy, but they come out triumphant, and receive a great reward

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While also based on a journey, this is very different from The Quest (see definition above). Here, the hero travels out of their ‘normal world’ into the overwhelming and unknown, before escaping back to the safety of their home

• Voyage and Return

• Rags to Riches

• Rebirth

• The Quest

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Draw a story that follows the Overcoming the Monster plot line

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A story without a happy ending. While our other archetypes have seen triumphant heroes and slain monsters, this plot takes a different turn, and end in loss or death

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A story made up of comedic events, normally involving mistaken identity, misunderstanding or confusion, resulting in hilarious chaos

• Rebirth

• Overcoming the Monster

• Tragedy

• Comedy

Write me a plot line that follows Rebirth (2-5 sentences)

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Our hero must set out on a long, hazardous journey, and will battle all obstacles until they are triumphant

• Comedy

• Tragedy

• Voyage and Return

• The Quest

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A story made up of comedic events, normally involving mistaken identity, misunderstanding or confusion, resulting in hilarious chaos

• Comedy

• Rebirth

• The Quest

• Rags to Riches

When our hero ‘falls under a dark spell’ – whether this is sleep, sickness or enchantment – before breaking free and being redeemed

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Draw a story that follows The Quest plot line

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