Wise Women Discuss—Plot!

The 36 Tragic Situations

Though women have been starved of creative opportunities over the centuries of patriarchal bullying, they have proved in one important field that they are not creatively inferior to men—in writing. Adelphiasophists are keen that all people should be creative and that their efforts should be appreciated. If you have been intending to start that novel or screenplay but felt short of ideas, here is the Wise Women's synopsis of plot to give you a few ideas. May the Goddess inspire you. Saviour Shirlie.

19. Self-sacrifice for Kindred

Elements

1. A hero
2. A kinsman
3. A "creditor" or
4. A person or thing sacrificed

Themes

1. Life sacrificed for...
• the life of a relative or a loved one
• the happiness of a relative or a loved one Great Expectations, Dickens
2. Ambition sacrificed for...
• the happiness of a parent
• the life of a parent
3. Love sacrificed for...
• the sake of a parent's life
• the happiness of one's child
• the happiness of a loved one
• reason of unjust laws
4. Life and honor sacrificed for...
• the life of a parent or loved one
• for the honor of a loved one
5. Modesty sacrificed for the life of a relative or a loved one Measure for Measure, Shakespeare