The Contour Guide, Step # 2
YOU KNOW WHAT YOUR TROUBLE IS? (pages 6-12)
Make it clear what the protagonist’s problem or flaw is, both to the protagonist and the reader. When in doubt, you may use the (overused) line of dialog that goes “You know what your problem is?” uttered by the protagonist’s ally or best friend.
- Luke wants to leave the farm early and join the academy, but his uncle tells him no. (STAR WARS)
- Elliot is told that he needs to think about how other people feel. (E.T. – THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL)
- Hooper arrives and determines that “this was no boating accident!” (JAWS)
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