tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1020653850161663700.post3998058844584267345..comments2024-03-25T03:14:46.787-04:00Comments on Across the Board: How to Keep Readers Reading (Story Breakdown, Part 2)Stephen Kozeniewskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15185600045044927669noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1020653850161663700.post-16822641488665068642015-11-16T13:32:44.355-05:002015-11-16T13:32:44.355-05:00What is this War of Stars you speak of?What is this War of Stars you speak of?Mary Fanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11280462566854191985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1020653850161663700.post-5793387366381339912015-11-16T12:24:44.618-05:002015-11-16T12:24:44.618-05:00I'm not sure if you've ever heard of this ...I'm not sure if you've ever heard of this movie "Star Wars" or not, but supposedly the reason the finale is so compelling is because all three types of stakes are on the line:<br /><br />a) physical/external - Will the Death Star blow up the rebel base? <br /><br />b) emotional/internal - Will Luke be more than just a farm boy? Is Han about more than just money? Was Obi-Wan's sacrifice worth it?<br /><br />c) moral/philosophical - Is the Force real? Does Luke really have it? Were Obi-Wan's teaching useful in a real-world crisis?Stephen Kozeniewskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15185600045044927669noreply@blogger.com