A question of definition

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#1

Hi everyone,

I have a question regarding Dramatica’s definitions.

The problem everyone in my story is facing comes down to equating the character and actions of a parent with that of their children. No matter how different they might be from their parents/ancestors, they are always going to be seen as identical. The only element I can find which comes close to this is Equity. It feels like it should fit, however the exact definition doesn’t match up perfectly. My other guess is Projection, though I tend to see this as being more of a symptom than the problem itself. I don’t know…

Am I barking up the wrong tree, here? Is there an element I’ve overlooked which would fit better? I don’t want to run the risk of basing the rest of my choices on a false assumption.

Thank you.

#2

Equity suggests a balance/fairness, and I don’t think it’s what you’re looking for.
I would look into the definitions of these Elements: Projection, Inertia, Theory/Hunch, Expectation/Determination, Reduction, Induction, Evaluation. See if anything comes close to what you want.

Have you made any other storyform decision already, like Domain, Concern, Issue? Do you have any ideas for MC, IC, RS?

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#3

Thanks, Bob!

Many of the definitions of the elements you posted seem like they could fit. I had previously overlooked the ones that fall outside of the upper-left of the chart: so Memories, Developing a Plan, Understanding and Past. If I’m going to stick with that set of concerns, I guess my best bet would be Projection.