Rivalry of Kinsmen: Georg Polti Plots or Storylines - The 36 Dramatic or Tragic Situations
Abstract
The “object” is usually a woman desired by the rivals. Thus there is more opportunity for dramatic complications introduced by the charms, indecision, perplexity and fear of avowing a preference of the object. If you have been intending to start that novel or screenplay but felt short of ideas, here is the Wise Women’s synopsis of plot to give you a few ideas. May the Goddess inspire you. Saviour Shirlie.
The “object” is usually a woman desired by the rivals. Thus there is more opportunity for dramatic complications introduced by the charms, indecision, perplexity and fear of avowing a preference of the object.
The chance is there to explore the inner motivations of the rivals; is it merely that they desire the same object, or is the antipathy deeper? If so, the drama is essentially the situation Rivalry of kinsmen but bringing it out has the dramatic potential. It can also extend to Murderous adultery, Adultery and especially Crimes of love.
Elements
A preferred kinsman
A rejected kinsman
An object
Themes
Rivalry between siblings
of two brothers
one not competitive
both competitive
with adultery on the part of one
of sisters
of brother and sister
Rivalry of parents and children
father and son
for an unmarried woman
for a married woman
for the father’s wife
mother and daughter
Rivalry of cousins
Rivalry of friends Two Gentlemen of Verona, Shakespeare
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