I read that a nightmare is a cliché when used in conjunction with introducing the protagonist and should be avoided. (The author was especially harsh with people using "bolts upright from his bed sweating- to end the nightmare.)
In my story, the significance of this nightmare will be made known to the audience later. I want to use the incident depicted in his nightmare to be the cause for his alcoholism.
Another article recommended showing something like this in real time but then I can't use it as a "cause- of his alcoholism.
So, (1) if this is a cliché, what's a better way to convey this nasty incident in his past and (2) if I decide to go ahead to use a nightmare, is there a better way to end the nightmare than "bolts...?-
Any movie examples of a good way to handle this would be appreciated also.
In my story, the significance of this nightmare will be made known to the audience later. I want to use the incident depicted in his nightmare to be the cause for his alcoholism.
Another article recommended showing something like this in real time but then I can't use it as a "cause- of his alcoholism.
So, (1) if this is a cliché, what's a better way to convey this nasty incident in his past and (2) if I decide to go ahead to use a nightmare, is there a better way to end the nightmare than "bolts...?-
Any movie examples of a good way to handle this would be appreciated also.
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