The critical characteristic of any story that requires measuring and monitoring is The Transformation - a story IS transformation. Often there is a physical marker that demonstrates progression:
a) In 12 Angry Men (1957), this is measured by the vote count; initially everyone is against Peter Fonda and ultimately all side with him.
b) In Gladiator (2000), Maximus is initially a Fish out of Water with the other gladiators; finally he rules them.
c) In Departed (2006), Billy crosses over to Jack Nicholson's side through engagement with the many murders.
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