Mariner Software Contour for Mac - Manual (Page 34)

Constructing the “D” (Martyr) Statement
So far, the protagonist has been an Orphan, a Wanderer, and a Warrior. Itʼs time for him to sacrifice
it all and become the martyr who will finally answer the Central Question.
The Warrior Statement:
“. . .and he must respond by doing D.”
The Home Alone Statement:
“. . .and he must now single-handedly defend the house.”
This is the true start of the Act III action as he acts on his early realization that he is truly the “man of the
house” and takes steps to defend it himself. He could run off and find some grown-up to help him, but he
wonʼt. . .he canʼt. He goes from warrior to martyr. In ET, Elliott must let go of all physical and psychic ties to
ET for him to die and to be reborn. In TITANIC, Jack sacrifices his life, freezing to death, so that Rose -- and
their love for each other -- can survive.
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