In detective novels, there are often new detectives (new faces) but the basic mystery - solving story is the same. They find clues, interview suspects, and in the end, solve the crime. For example, many modern detective stories follow the same pattern as the classic ones, just with different characters.
Well, think about historical fiction. There are new authors writing about historical events (new faces), but the stories often follow the same pattern. For instance, many books about the Tudor period in England might have new characters or perspectives, but the basic story of court intrigue, power struggles, and romances is the same as in many other books on the same topic. It's like the framework of the story remains the same while only the details and the characters are new.
Sure. In politics, candidates often make the same promises during elections but fail to deliver them after winning. It's the same old story of unfulfilled political pledges.
Yes. Think about some sports teams. A team might keep having the same issues year after year. For example, they always struggle with injuries or they have a coach who doesn't seem to be able to develop new strategies. So, it's still the same old story for that team, and they keep having mediocre seasons.
In 'The Lord of the Rings', Frodo and Sam are often on the same page. They both understand the importance of destroying the One Ring. Their goals and understanding of the great danger that the Ring poses are in complete alignment. They support each other throughout their arduous journey, which is a great example of being on the same page in a novel.
The story of the young hero who discovers a hidden power within himself and then uses it to save the world is also a'stick figure same old story' in literature. There are so many books with this plot. It's basic, predictable, and just like a stick figure - simple and lacking in real depth or originality. For instance, in many young adult fantasy novels, the protagonist is an ordinary kid who then finds out they are'special' and have to fight against an evil force. It's a well - worn path in the world of literature.
Sure. A business that fails, then gets re - launched with new investors (from ashes to new). But the management makes the same mistakes as before, and it starts to struggle again (same old story).
Sure. One example is the many retellings of classic fairy tales. For instance, 'Snow White' has been retold in various modern versions. The basic plot of the jealous queen, the poisoned apple, and the prince's rescue is the 'old wine', while the new settings, like a post - apocalyptic world or a modern high school, are the 'new bottles'.
Sure. Let's say in Shiloh, every year during the local fair, the same family always wins the baking competition because they use the same secret recipe and no one else has been able to come up with something better. That's 'Shiloh, same old story' right there.
Sure. Let's say there's a red car that always parks illegally in the same spot. Every day, the police come, give a warning, and the owner just moves it a little and then parks there again the next day. It's the red car and the same old story of illegal parking.
Yes. At school, it's the same old story that the popular kids always get the best opportunities. For instance, they are the first ones to be chosen for special projects or teams. This kind of unfair situation seems to happen all the time.
Sure. Every year, when the family gets together for Thanksgiving, they always tell the story of how grandma burned the turkey the very first Thanksgiving she hosted. It's a same old lang syne story because it's repeated every year and is associated with the past.