This week we looked at narratives, more specifically story arcs, character archetypes and timelines.
We were given the task of putting this knowlege into a film we have watched and enjoyed:
The Fault in our Stars
Story arc
- Set up – Girl (Hazel) has cancer and has begun going to a support group.
- Inciting incident –She meets Augustus and they begin to form a bond.
- Obstacle to overcome – She wants to meet her favourite author In Amsterdam but her doctor says no.
- Rising tension – She gets the pass to go so they both travel there.
- Climax – When they get there he is rude and arrogant, and Augustus admits to being terminal.
- Falling action – They live with knowing Augustus is going to die and prepare for it.
- Resolution – Augustus dies.
- Denouement – The writer is at the funeral and gives Hazel a letter Augustus wrote her and tries to make amends. Hazel goes over memories of Augustus
Character archetypes
- Protagonist – Hazel Grace
- Emerging companion – Augustus Waters
- Antagonist – Peter Van Houten
- Trickster – Isaac
- Guardian – Mrs Lancaster
