Conflict is an integral part of any compelling story. Without conflict, there is no story. At least that's always been told. Protagonist, in his or her search for a resolution, leads us through an engaging & entertaining story. We follow his journey, root for him or her, etc. There are internal and external conflicts. A few are evident (Die Hard, Kramer versus Kramer, Unforgiven, Bridges of Madison County) while others are buried in subtext. I continue to struggle to identify the latter. Below are just a few Academy sample:
1. Leaving Las Vegas
2. Affliction
3. One flew over the Cuckoo's Nest
4. Deer Hunter
5. Platoon
6. Forrest Gump
All of these are powerful story of characters, their journey, events that shape them etc. Not sure if most of the characters have any arc. Yet, these stories make our heart bleed.
Question: Where is the conflict?
My apologies if this has been addressed.
cheers -- fallen
1. Leaving Las Vegas
2. Affliction
3. One flew over the Cuckoo's Nest
4. Deer Hunter
5. Platoon
6. Forrest Gump
All of these are powerful story of characters, their journey, events that shape them etc. Not sure if most of the characters have any arc. Yet, these stories make our heart bleed.
Question: Where is the conflict?
My apologies if this has been addressed.
cheers -- fallen
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