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Sunday, March 04, 2007

Vernacular: active protagonists

An ACTIVE PROTAGONIST, in the pursuit of desire, takes action in direct conflict with the people and world around him.

[Robert McKee--STORY]

Posted by Erica Ridley at 3/04/2007 10:35:00 AM

 

Labels: Characterization, Glossary, Hero's Journey, Heroes, Heroines

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