The seven basic stories are typically identified as such: Overcoming a challenging monster or obstacle, achieving success from a humble start, going on a meaningful quest, having a journey with a return, creating comedic scenarios, experiencing tragic events, and undergoing a process of rebirth or renewal. Different scholars and critics might have slightly different takes on this, though.
One important element is the protagonist. In all the'seven basic stories', there's a central character that drives the story forward. For example, in the 'Voyage and Return' story, the traveler (the protagonist) is the one whose experiences during the voyage and return shape the entire story.
The main reasons could be to entertain, to educate, to share experiences, to express emotions, to pass on knowledge, to build connections, and to inspire.
In 'Why We Tell Stories' from 2005, the seven basic plots might be something like the Hero's Journey, Love Conquers All, Coming of Age, Revenge, Mystery/Suspense, Redemption, and Transformation. However, different readers might interpret them differently.
It basically explores the common themes and structures that underlie most stories and explains why we are drawn to them.
We tell stories to entertain, educate, and connect with others. The seven basic plots are Overcoming the Monster, Rags to Riches, The Quest, Voyage and Return, Comedy, Tragedy, and Rebirth.
Well, one way is through character arcs. For example, in the 'Overcoming the Monster' basic story, the hero in modern lit can be facing a corporate giant as the'monster' instead of a literal beast. The plot structure remains similar - the hero starts as an underdog, faces challenges from the 'corporate monster', and finally overcomes it, perhaps by exposing its unethical practices.
We tell stories to share experiences, entertain, and connect with others. It's a way to pass on knowledge and wisdom.
Telling stories is how we communicate emotions and lessons. The seven basic plots give structure to our tales. Take The Quest, where characters go on a journey to find something valuable. Another is Voyage and Return, where a person goes on an adventure and comes back changed. These plots help shape our storytelling.
We tell stories because it's a way to communicate emotions and ideas. But about the seven basic plots on eBay, I have no clue. It might be some sort of categorization or trend in the way items are presented or the stories behind them.
The seven basic plots provide a framework that resonates with human experiences and emotions. They help us make sense of the world and connect with others through shared themes.