The Contour Guide, Step # 3
CALLS & BUSY SIGNALS (pages 12-17)
Give the protagonist the famous “call to adventure” which is followed by the equally famous “refusal of the call.”
- Jack sees Rose but doesn’t dare go after her because of the difference in social status. (TITANIC)
- Luke is told by Obi-Wan that he must learn how to be Jedi but Luke says he can’t…he’s got too much to do. (STAR WARS)
- Fletcher wants to take his son to wrestling, but the big case is dropped in his lap and he chooses to prepare for the trial. (LIAR LIAR)
- Sam gets the letter from Annie but refuses to answer it. (SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE)
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