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''Story'' borrows heavily from older texts, most specifically Aristotle's ''Literature/{{Poetics}}''; [=McKee=] not only notes this, but often suggests the older work is essential if a true understanding of narrative techniques is desired. Many of the tropes found on Wiki/ThisVeryWiki are detailed at great length; notable emphasis is placed on [[ThreeActStructure Act Structure]] [[note]]that is not limited to the three act variety[[/note]], [[GenreTropes Genre Conventions]], {{Conflict}}, and the relationship between [[{{Characters}} Character]] and {{Plot}}.

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''Story'' borrows heavily from older texts, most specifically Aristotle's ''Literature/{{Poetics}}''; [=McKee=] not only notes this, but often suggests the older work is essential if a true understanding of narrative techniques is desired. Many of the tropes found on Wiki/ThisVeryWiki Website/ThisVeryWiki are detailed at great length; notable emphasis is placed on [[ThreeActStructure Act Structure]] [[note]]that is not limited to the three act variety[[/note]], [[GenreTropes Genre Conventions]], {{Conflict}}, and the relationship between [[{{Characters}} Character]] and {{Plot}}.
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Dewicking as Static Character is now Definition Only.


* StaticCharacter: Acceptable as the main character if they have [[HiddenDepths deeper traits than they initially seem to have]].
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The book is itself an adaptation of [=McKee=]'s ''[[AC:STORY]]'' seminar, a (sometimes) two-day event where [[OldMaster he educates, curses at, illuminates, and brings to tears]] many of the aspiring screenwriters in attendance.

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The book is itself an adaptation of [=McKee=]'s ''[[AC:STORY]]'' ''Story'' seminar, a (sometimes) two-day event where [[OldMaster he educates, curses at, illuminates, and brings to tears]] many of the aspiring screenwriters in attendance.

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