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Stakes Characters: What are they and do we really need one? (part 2)
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Stakes Characters: What are they and do we really need one? (part 2)

Dec 25, 2024
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Not all Stakes Characters are as obvious as the damsel in distress or the crippled kid (Tiny Tim) or the dying alien (E.T.).

In part 1 we looked at the obvious so it’s time to delve into more sophisticated stories.

Harry Potter Series

Let’s start with Harry Potter. Who is Harry trying to save? Himself. Yup, you heard it here first. Not as obvious, right? B…

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