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Lessons from The Last Samurai Part 4
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Lessons from The Last Samurai Part 4

Act 2B

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Dec 16, 2023
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For the previous post discussing Act 2A (the story between the 25% and 50% mark) see here.

The Last Samurai, 2003 Warner Bros, Editorial use.

Once we’re past the midpoint (made up of the second turning point and the mirror moment) your hero has left the Wanderer phase and entered the Warrior phase.

Up until this point, your hero has been reacting. Now he c…

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