The Magnificent Seven


Overcoming the Monster
- as in Frankenstein, Jaws--the hero/heroine must overcome some mighty and malevolent power to reach his or her goal.

Jaws

Jaws
Overcoming the Monster

Rags to Riches
- as in Cinderella, Aladdin--the orphan protagonist emerges from a lowly state to a position of power/love

Aladdin

Aladdin
Rags to Riches

Comedy
- as in A Night in Casablanca, The Marriage of Figaro--the resolution of some conflict, in which confusion (often of identities) gives way to clarification, and recognition, paving the way to reconciliation and celebration

A Night in Casablanca

A Night in Casablanca
Comedy

The Quest
- as in Moby Dick, Lord of the Rings, Indiana Jones--there is some priceless treasure worth any effort to achieve

Indiana Jones

Indiana Jones
Quest

Rebirth
- as in A Christmas Carol, Beauty and the Beast--where the protagonist suddenly finds a new reason for living


Beauty and the Beast

Beauty and the Beast
Rebirth
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