Plot - Probably-uptight workaholic learns what’s important in life
1. Summarize this plot type.
This plot is your basic blind man to the world. He's obsessed with working as hard as he can and not enjoying life. Think of him as Squidward from Spongebob SquarePants.
2. Why is this plot so overused?
It's very overused because it's an easy way for a filmmaker to sell himself as a great storyteller. He can talk about the importance of life in a boring, cheesy, and simple way and your basic movie goer will find it deep and thought-provoking. When really it isn't. It's easy, overrated and makes money.
3. How do you think this plot type be done in a new way?
Perhaps you could have the character stretch to the limit where he can go no further with his life. He has to fight his mind to gain the memories of when he enjoyed the life. They're there but not in his hands. He must look for them. He runs into someone younger going through the same problem. They also need their life back. Our hero helps this character find his way. After our hero does that, he realizes that there is nothing for him. He helped one person reach their life potential and sees that he can't do the same. He gives up in an honorable way, as we give our understanding and respect to him.
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