We all have goals in our lives, and so we are well equipped to relate to most every hero’s dilemma. This is one of the reasons audiences love well-drawn protagonists struggling through trying conflicts. We all understand what it’s like to have objectives and encounter major obstacles in our way. The hero does not have to achieve his goal in order to learn a lesson. Frequently, a character gets what he needs, not what he wants. Actually, it’s usually more satisfying when a protagonist has a strong want, goes after it, but winds up with what he really needs. A boy who wants the girl, but instead
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