How may contrasting stories undergo or follow similar structures? In the film “Hunt for the Wilderpeople” - directed by Taika Waititi, each character experiences an immense amount of growth and development. The role of the protagonist is somewhat shared between Ricky (played by Julian Dennison) and Hector (played by Sam Neill). By being presented with, and overcoming obstacles, it is evident that a certain path is being followed in this story. The film presented clearly conforms to each phase of the story circle.
The film “Hunt for the Wilderpeople” seems to follow the structure of the story circle. The story circle is composed of eight clear phases. These phases are; you, need, go, search, find, take, return, and finally, change. These
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This phase, forms a conflict for the need or goal. In this case, that obstacle is Bella’s death. This causes pain for both Hector and Ricky. This is somewhat displayed in the shared awkwardness between the two, as they have not yet formed a bond. The next phase is ‘search’. This stage contains a failed attempt at solving the third phase, or solving the main ‘problem’. When Hector informs Ricky that child welfare must take him from his new home, Ricky devises a plan. He is not yet ready to leave his new life behind. In order to exit the clutches of the foster care system that he had just escaped, Ricky decides that he must fake his death and escape from Hector’s care. To confirm that no one is aware of his mission, or his whereabouts, Ricky burns down his ‘uncles’ barn, which inevitably acts as a clue for child welfare. During this process, he bears Bella’s ashes, and flees to the forest. This causes Hector to go out searching for Ricky, to ensure he is safe, and may return to child protective services. Once Hector has found Ricky, he suffers a foot injury that prohibits them from leaving the bush for multiple weeks. They stand together throughout various obstacles, which somewhat produces a new bond between the …show more content…
This phase is named “find”, it addresses what seems like a solution, whilst problems still remain. Ricky still holds Bella’s ashes, and so Hector and Ricky are able to take the time to spread her ashes, together, and in the bush. Like she had wanted. This creates a special moment for the two, and strengthens their bond. They remain on the run, working together. The next stage is ‘take’. This phase reacts to the main tension or conflict. Almost like a response to the protagonists. Hector and Ricky meet a man named Sam. Who refers to himself as ‘Psycho Sam’. He lives within the bush, and provides them with a place to stay. After a brief stay with Sam, Ricky senses danger and warns his uncle. Child welfare, as well as the police have found Ricky and Hec. They have been “caught”. Although it seems that way, the two are able to escape with the help of “Psycho Sam”. The film seems to shift and take on the role of an intense action movie. Ricky drives, and Hector is the passenger. They travel through the bush and we are shown through various wide shots that the two are being heavily followed. Once met with a dead end Hector and Ricky are forced to hide within a junkyard. This is when the police catch up. Ricky attempts to assure Hector that they will exit this situation together, and all will be well. Hector seems unsure and opposes Ricky's idea.
Crunch time. A scruffy Mexican-looking guy with several days growth of beard and a sweat-stained cowboy hat ambled to the gate. “Yeah?” “Hector
Although some stories are written by completely different authors, countless stories can and have shared similar themes and ideals. One example of two stories that share similar concepts is the example of the stories: Sticks and Salt and Growing up Hmong in Laos and America. In the story, Sticks and Salt, Phuoc Nguyen talks about his life growing up as a Vietnamese refugee in America. On the other hand, in the story, Growing up Hmong in Laos and America, Pa Xiong Gonzalo talks about his life growing up as a Hmong refugee and his life growing up in America. Even though some stories may share similarities, there will always be differences in the stories and in the writing of the stories.
He crosses the first threshold by becoming the driver of the laughing Clown Malt Liquor racing team after the current driver left. Ricky's mentor is his father, he has given him large amounts of advice and been a helping hand when he had to overcome his difficulties in life. He was a major help after his major crash where he was traumatized of high speeds. To overcome this his father told Ricky that he had placed cocaine at the bottom of his and called the police. Ricky then had to elude the police by driving at extreme speeds, once he broke away he observed the "cocaine" and it were lucky charms.
This can cause many stories' themes to contrast with different stories, only because their conflicts contrasted to others in the first place. All of these elements apply to the stories The Most Dangerous Game and Highnoon- two drastic stories with many similarities within all elements of each. In order to find these types of similarities and differences between other stories besides these two, you just have to read between the lines, and the story's answers will lie right under your
Many stories you read are similar in many ways if you just look. However they are difference in the way they act as different situation effect different things. In the story High Noon it’s about a marshal that stayed to fight the Antagonist, Frank miller, he is scared and desperate for people to help him fight. In the short story “The Most Dangerous Game” it’s about a world class hunter that is stuck on a island and must fight against a hunter than thinks hunting humans is right, and he must survive for 3 days from this very skilled hunter. The stories High Noon and “The Most Dangerous Game” are different in many ways, one is the similarities between the protagonist, there is also many different between the setting and conflict.
She looked at him and tried to speak but could find no words . . . ‘I just don’t know what to do.’ Bella squeezed Kenny’s hand. ‘It’s like most of me is gone and I can’t get it back’" (Good 24-25).
These sisters begin to get over the fact that they have been apart their whole lives, and finally come together to mourn the loss of their
Randy was the best friend of Bob and is now grieving his death. Weeks after Bob’s death, Randy talks to Ponyboy about how he feels. Randy says, "Randy tried to grin, but I could tell he was close to tears (...) ' If his old man had just belted him--- just once, he might still be alive. I don't know why I'm telling you this.
At the end of the story when Vanessa finds out what has become of Piquette, the story immediately transitions
Every story is different; however, they can share similar qualities. Stories can be powerful as the characters experience mirrors similar pathways to ourselves. For instance, obstacles or unknown events and how they find a way for it to resolve can look like our own. A great story contains many different elements. A Midsummer’s Night Dream and The Odyssey are two exciting stories that share similarities and differences.
Ponyboy and Randy at first dislike one another very much, because there on opposite sides of one another. One evening, the greasers went to the movies, Ponyboy and his buddy Two-bit tried to pick up Cherry and Marcia, but the boys didn’t know that Marcia was Randy’s girl. Throughout the novel when both groups lose a member of each gang, Ponyboy and Randy feel for each other and they realize that the conflict between the gangs should stop and the groups should become closer. Continuing through the story, Ponyboy takes into consideration and stands up for what is
The structure of the story graphs out the narrator 's life in chronological order. Each year is unique by presenting new information about the narrator 's life along with simple conclusions within that year. Throughout the years, a reader can draw
Later on Sam leaves the house with the Brown Bess and
Ricky tried to be a "thug" but he was pretty sensitive. He didn 't talk at first but he started opening up to Bella. Bella and heckter haven 't lectured Ricky about trying to run away. Bella planned Ricky 's first birthday that came with a song about him.
The novel uses many literary techniques such as foreshadowing and irony to build a strong connection between every scene and builds closer and closer to the development of the murder. There are many foreshadowing events which develop in the story before the death of Santiago. The murder is avoidable, but nobody stops it from happening. The dream, the weather, and nature all foreshadow Santiago 's death. The instance of foreshadowing at the beginning of the story is Santiago’s dream.