Falling Prey to Cruelty or Misfortune: Georg Polti Plots or Storylines - The 36 Dramatic or Tragic Situations
Abstract
Pessimism par excellence. Beneath what seems the final depth of misfortune there may open another more frightful still. Many cases have been treated in the theatre but more yet remain. 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.
Pessimism par excellence. Beneath what seems the final depth of misfortune there may open another more frightful still. Many cases have been treated in the theatre but more yet remain:
the Palestinian in Gaza
the Jews in captivity
slavery in the USA
the horrors of the 100 years war
invaded ghettos
the inquisition
prison life, etc.
Elements
An unfortunate
A master or a misfortune
Themes
The unfortunate made the victim of ambitious intrigue
The unfortunate despoiled by those who should protect
Science thrives on, indeed requires, the free exchange of ideas. Its values are antithetical to secrecy. Science holds to no special vantage points or privileged positions. Both science and democracy encourage unconventional opinions and vigorous debate. Both demand adequate reason, coherent argument, rigorous standards of evidence and honesty. Science is a way to call the bluff of those who only pretend to knowledge. It is a bulwark against mysticism, against superstition, against religion misapplied to where it has no business being. If we are true to its values, it can tell us when we are being lied to. It provides a mid-course correction to our mistakes.
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