Pixar in a box: Story Structure

According to the video, Structure is the answer to the question what do you want:

Why was the mushroom joke the most successful when it was told the first time?

What mistake was made when the opening of the joke was messed up?

Answer explanation

She starts the story with the resolution! She gives the punchline to the joke at the beginning. Oops!

What mistake was made when the middle of the joke was messed up?

Answer explanation

She completely skips over the conflict! In this re-telling the mushroom walks into the discotheque and does not ask anyone to dance. Instead, he walks straight up to the bartender to tell him hes confused as to why no one will dance with him. This makes the story make NO SENSE and changes its whole purpose!

What mistake was made when the end of the joke was messed up?

Answer explanation

There was no conflict which means no climax! This makes a very boring story with almost no purpose!

1. 1. What changes were made to the structure of Finding Nemo?

2. 2. How did the new structure change how the audience felt about the character Merlin?

3. 3. How did the new structure change the purpose of Merlin's Character?

Do you think the structure can effect the purpose of a story? Why or why not?