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Story Analyses
Applications of the Discovering the Soul of Your Story concepts to stories of all types and forms
Whale Rider (2002)
A young Maori girl strives to attain her proper place in the life of her tribe, even though the place she seems destined for is one that tribal...
The Thomas Crown Affair (1999)
An insurance investigator attempts to maintain a posture of emotional ruthlessness as she works to expose the truth of an art theft masterminded by...
The Thomas Crown Affair (1968)
A sexy insurance investigator attempts to expose the truth behind a robbery masterminded by a wealthy playboy—and to earn a reward for recovering...
Margin Call (2011)
An executive at a Wall Street investment firm attempts to stand firm morally in the face of threats to the economic survival of himself and the...
After Hours (1985)
A bored young office worker becomes embroiled in the surreal world of the late-night Soho neighborhood and attempts to return to the unexciting...
Casablanca (1942)
A former freedom fighter struggles to maintain his carefully constructed emotional fortress against powers that threaten to tear down its walls and...
A Christmas Carol (1843)
A miserly 19th-century London businessman attempts to maintain his emotionally guarded world view in the light of a psychological onslaught from...
The Wizard of Oz (1939)
A young Kansas farm girl is transported by a tornado to a magical land from which she attempts to return home. Medium: Film Writer(s): Noel Langley,...
Swimming with Sharks (1994)
A young screenwriter pursues Hollywood success at all costs and becomes selfishly world-wise in the process. Medium: Film Writer(s): George Huang...
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969)
A likeable Old West bank robber and his partner attempt to preserve their lives and freedom in light of pursuit by lawmen who seek their death for...