20 Master Plots: And How To Build Them -

: Similar to rivalry, but the hero faces overwhelming odds or a much more powerful opponent (e.g., Joan of Arc ). Plots of the Mind (Internal Focus)

: The protagonist leaves home in search of fortune or a mission; the journey itself is the focus (e.g., Raiders of the Lost Ark ). 20 Master Plots: And How to Build Them

: The protagonist is usually unjustly imprisoned and must find a way to break free (e.g., The Great Escape ). : Similar to rivalry, but the hero faces