Mariner Software Contour for Windows User Manual
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WHICH WAY IS UP?
Give the protagonist a series of successes and failures as he or she "wanders" and starts to master the skills needed to
ultimately answer the Central Question.
Dr. Cole makes progress in getting Cole to tell him what his problem is. (THE SIXTH SENSE)
Kevin gets groceries, orders pizza, and starts defending his house. (HOME ALONE)
Jack starts conquering the class divide and begins his relationship with Rose. (TITANIC)
WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU LEMONS...
Just when your protagonist thought he or she was making progress, you pull the rug out from under! Force your protagonist
to stop wandering and start fighting.
Batman realizes that trying to fight the Joker by the Joker's rules isn't going to work. (THE DARK KNIGHT)
Lester argues with Carolyn about their sex life. (AMERICAN BEAUTY)
Luke and company are pulled into the Deathstar and discover that the Leia is being held onboard. (STAR WARS)
...MAKE LEMONADE
Have your protagonist get into direct confrontation in a big way.
Tony Stark uses his suit to defend a village. (IRON MAN)
Luke starts gets Leia out of the the detention block and brings down the wrath of the Stormtroopers. (STAR WARS)
Brody's own son is almost attacked by the shark and he compells the Mayor to hire Quint. (JAWS)
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