Half way through the movie he remarks, "I don't do back story." Well, I jotted down some of the events that happened during the movie and, viola, the pattern for hero-making.
A couple of my favorite points:
One favorite line occurred at the Snuggly Duckling when Rapunzel says, "Give me back my guy." It is a lovely analogy for that point in the romance novel when the heroine realizes she wants/needs the hero.
At another time, Flynn attempts to return the crown to his former comrades-in-arms. Rapunzel is concerned and says to the effect, "I was starting to think you ran off with the crown and left me." Of course, it's all part of the wicked Gothel's plan to get Rapunzel back and discredit Flynn, but the point is, that during the writing of a manuscript one might have them meet and conquer danger while keeping the larger danger, the dark moment, in the back ground and spring it on the reader at the end. And the more emotional turning point is that Rapunzel now has doubts about Flynn.
Tangled is a great pattern card for blocking out a hero for your next manuscript.
Copyright: Disney
3 comments:
Was great seeing you at the conference and I enjoyed your presentations! Especially your visual aids.
Sat in on your presentation - LOVED it! Thanks so much for being there & sharing your wisdom. Have to say . . . I enjoyed your visual aids, too!
Great time at the conference, Eliza. Loved meeting you. Great presentation.
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