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Saturday, July 31, 2010

Multiple Story Types


Many films have more than one of the five story types (Man vs.) present. "High Noon" is about a town sheriff who is confronted with the return of a vengeful nemesis (Man vs. Man),finds himself alone and struggling with his decision to stay (Man vs. Himself) in a town that won't rise to his defense (Man vs. Society) as the clock ticks down to 12:00 (Man vs. Fate) and the arrival of the Noon Train carrying his approaching death. The story wouldn't exist if it weren't for the presence of the conflict between the two men. Thus, it is primarily a Man vs. Man story although the other aspects are dealt with prominently and directly.

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