Stories are all about Transformation, but who has ever found change easy? And I'm not talking about simple change, but the changing of the Self.
A critical element of Transformation is Resistance and it is one of the most underrated aspects of storytelling. It is everywhere, but so subtle that it is barely traceable.
In Alien (1979), the Nostromo has a bumpy ride while landing on the planet.
In Elizabethtown (2005), Drew tries to get to Elizabethtown but he, frustratingly, loses his way. Even though he is somewhat keen reach his destination.
In Star Wars (1977), the Millenium Falcom has a bumpy ride on the way to Alderran and the Death Star.
In Gladiator (2000), Maximus is taken as a slave against his will and, initially, refuses to train as a gladiator.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
LEARN MORE AT: http://www.clickok.co.uk/index4.html
-------------------------------------------------------------------------