Wednesday, 17 April 2013

The 7 basic plots - narrative theory



In this book, Christopher Booker comes up with 7 basic plots that explain ALL films. It's a little simplistic,  but it's full of interesting narrative theory.

Here are the seven plots:

Overcoming the monster
Rags to riches
The quest
Voyage and return
Comedy
Tragedy
Rebirth.
In this book, Christopher Booker comes up with 7 basic plots that explain ALL films. It's a little simplistic, but it's full of interesting narrative theory.

Further explanations here

 

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