Dan Harmon's Story Circle Analysis

The video explores Dan Harmon's story circle, a guide for crafting compelling narratives. It uses 'The Dark Knight' to illustrate the eight steps: You, Need, Go, Search, Find, Take, Return, and Change. Each step is explained with examples from the film, showing how Bruce Wayne's journey as Batman follows this structure. The video emphasizes the importance of narrative structure in storytelling and offers resources for writers to apply these principles.

What problem does Dan Harmon address with his story circle?

• Plot holes

• Character development

• Creative loop

• Writer's block

How many steps are in Dan Harmon's story circle?

• Six

• Seven

• Five

• Eight

Who is the protagonist in 'The Dark Knight'?

• Rachel Dawes

• Harvey Dent

• The Joker

• Bruce Wayne

What is Bruce Wayne's external need in 'The Dark Knight'?

• To be with Rachel

• To find a replacement for Batman

• To retire

• To defeat the Joker

In the 'Go' step, who does Batman seek as a replacement?

• Commissioner Gordon

• Alfred

• Lucius Fox

• Harvey Dent

What new antagonist emerges during the 'Search' step?

• Scarecrow

• Two-Face

• The Joker

• Bane

What unexpected event occurs in the 'Find' step?

• The Joker is captured

• Batman retires

• Harvey Dent becomes Two-Face

• Bruce Wayne reveals his identity

What price does Batman pay in the 'Take' step?

• Losing Rachel

• Retiring as Batman

• Revealing his identity

• Defeating the Joker

What transformation does Bruce Wayne undergo in the 'Return' step?

• He becomes a villain

• He decides to retire

• He accepts his role as Batman

• He reveals his identity

What is the final change in the 'Change' step?

• Gotham is saved

• The Joker is defeated

• Batman is blamed for Harvey's crimes

• Bruce Wayne retires