{"id":13118,"date":"2009-09-10T18:45:34","date_gmt":"2009-09-10T17:45:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/etbscreenwriting.com\/\/?p=207"},"modified":"2009-09-10T18:45:34","modified_gmt":"2009-09-10T17:45:34","slug":"power-of-idealism","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/etbscreenwriting.com\/power-of-idealism\/","title":{"rendered":"Power of Idealism"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-192 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;margin: 5px;\" title=\"PowerOfIdealismETBScreenwriting\" data-src=\"http:\/\/etbscreenwriting.com\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/Power-of-Idealism-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"PowerOfIdealismETBScreenwriting\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-192\" style=\"margin: 5px;\" title=\"PowerOfIdealismETBScreenwriting\" src=\"http:\/\/etbscreenwriting.com\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/Power-of-Idealism-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"PowerOfIdealismETBScreenwriting\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/noscript>Personality<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Power of Idealism<\/strong> characters believe that life and love should involve a grand passion or an heroic destiny. \u00a0They see the world in terms of sweeping epic poetry or as a struggle of operatic proportions. \u00a0Intensity of feeling (good or bad) makes this character\u2019s life worth living.<\/p>\n<p>Power of Idealism characters believe it is better to be in intense pain than to feel nothing at all or to be simply content or complacent. \u00a0These characters are more than willing to suffer for their art, their iconoclasm or their noble or romantic gestures. \u00a0They believe pain is necessary to living a life of passion. \u00a0They embrace their pain and even tend to wallow in it.<\/p>\n<p>Power of Idealism characters have high standards and seek excellence in whatever they do. \u00a0They appreciate the finer things in life and special luxuries large and small. \u00a0They strive for aesthetic perfection in all areas. \u00a0They abhor anything they consider to be coarse, gross, common, ordinary, mediocre, inelegant or ungallant. \u00a0They believe that what is perfect but unavailable or unattainable is infinitely more desirable than what is flawed but possible or achievable. \u00a0They are always reaching for the unreachable star.<\/p>\n<p>A character driven by the Power of Idealism wants to stand out from the crowd, to be extraordinary, unique and special. They are youthful rebels, Epic Heroes or lovers whose passion lives forever. \u00a0In addition to the examples below, see the Power of Idealism blog posts for more examples.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/etbscreenwriting.com\/\/products-page\/e-books\/the-power-of-idealism-ebook\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-862 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/171;margin: 5px;\" title=\"Power of Idealism ETB Screenwriting\" data-src=\"http:\/\/etbscreenwriting.com\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/Power-of-Idealism1.jpg\" alt=\"Power of Idealism ETB Screenwriting\" width=\"150\" height=\"171\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-862 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/171;margin: 5px;\" title=\"Power of Idealism ETB Screenwriting\" data-src=\"http:\/\/etbscreenwriting.com\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/Power-of-Idealism1.jpg\" alt=\"Power of Idealism ETB Screenwriting\" width=\"150\" height=\"171\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-862\" style=\"margin: 5px;\" title=\"Power of Idealism ETB Screenwriting\" src=\"http:\/\/etbscreenwriting.com\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/Power-of-Idealism1.jpg\" alt=\"Power of Idealism ETB Screenwriting\" width=\"150\" height=\"171\" \/><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Character Examples<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Coming of Age <\/strong>characters like the title characters in\u00a0<strong>Billy Elliot<\/strong> or\u00a0<strong>Juno<\/strong>, \u201cJess\u201d Kaur Bhamra in\u00a0<strong>Bend It Like Beckham<\/strong> and Curt Henderson in\u00a0<strong>American Graffiti<\/strong> are young people \u201cfinding themselves.\u201d They don\u2019t quite fit in and struggle to find their rightful place in the world. Learn how these characters lose their innocence but gain a more complex understanding of the adult world.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Epic Hero<\/strong> characters like Colonel Robert Shaw in\u00a0<strong>Glory<\/strong>, King Leonides in\u00a0<strong>300<\/strong> and William Wallace in\u00a0<strong>Braveheart<\/strong> are warriors in a doomed but noble battle. These Epic Heroes fight courageously and sacrifice themselves for honor, glory and the immortality of story, song and legend. Learn how these characters lose their lives but live forever in our hearts.<\/p>\n<p>Separated Lovers like Rick Blaine in\u00a0<strong>Casablanca<\/strong>, Karen Blixen in\u00a0<strong>Out of Africa<\/strong> and Zhivago in\u00a0<strong>Doctor Zhivago<\/strong> are torn asunder from their lovers but their passion transcends time, distance or death. In Separated Lover stories learn how love becomes stronger than any other force on earth&#8211; even death.<\/p>\n<p>Intense and sensitive Power of Idealism television characters include Meredith Grey in<strong> Grey\u2019s Anatomy<\/strong>, Carrie Bradshaw in<strong>Sex and the City<\/strong>, Ryan Atwood in\u00a0<strong>The O.C<\/strong>. and Dawson Leery in\u00a0<strong>Dawson\u2019s Creek<\/strong>. Learn how these complex characters keep us enthralled week after week.<\/p>\n<h2>Power of Idealism eBook<\/h2>\n<p>The\u00a0<strong>Power of Idealism Character Type eBook<\/strong> explains how these characters are alike and how each character is made individually distinct. It will help you develop unique, original, evocative and authentic Power of Idealism characters that fully explore all the contradictions, reversals and surprises of a fully formed human being.<\/p>\n<p>Discover the Power of Idealism character\u2019s specific goals, unique emotional obstacles and very distinct responses and reactions to any opportunity, challenge or threat. Create this character\u2019s Immediate Tactics, Long-term Orientation and Strategic Approach in a way that is recognizably \u201ctrue\u201d at every step of the story and during every moment of screen time. The audience will instantaneously recognize and relate to your character because your character is complex, three-dimensional and \u201cfeels real.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>This eBook is thorough analysis of the Power of Idealism Character Type in his or her many guises and roles as a protagonist or a member of a larger ensemble. It is packed with numerous examples from film, television and even real life! Examples from scores of scenes and dozens of quotes from film and television characters clearly illustrate this character\u2019s motivations and psychological dynamics in a story.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/etbscreenwriting.com\/\/products-page\/e-books\/the-power-of-idealism-ebook\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-862 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/171;margin: 5px;\" title=\"Power of Idealism ETB Screenwriting\" data-src=\"http:\/\/etbscreenwriting.com\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/Power-of-Idealism1.jpg\" alt=\"Power of Idealism ETB Screenwriting\" width=\"150\" height=\"171\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-862 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/171;margin: 5px;\" title=\"Power of Idealism ETB Screenwriting\" data-src=\"http:\/\/etbscreenwriting.com\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/Power-of-Idealism1.jpg\" alt=\"Power of Idealism ETB Screenwriting\" width=\"150\" height=\"171\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-862\" style=\"margin: 5px;\" title=\"Power of Idealism ETB Screenwriting\" src=\"http:\/\/etbscreenwriting.com\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/09\/Power-of-Idealism1.jpg\" alt=\"Power of Idealism ETB Screenwriting\" width=\"150\" height=\"171\" \/><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Comprehensive Analysis<\/h2>\n<p>The\u00a0<strong>Power of Idealism Character Type eBook<\/strong> illustrates exactly how to create and differentiate this character based on his or her:<\/p>\n<p>(1.)\u00a0<strong>World View<\/strong> (beliefs about how the world works) What are the essential core beliefs that motivate a Power of Idealism\u00a0character\u2019s ordinary actions?<\/p>\n<p>(2.)\u00a0<strong>Role or Function<\/strong> (position in the story or role in the ensemble) What do the other players look to a Power of Idealism\u00a0character to do or provide in the story?<\/p>\n<p>(3.)\u00a0<strong>Values in Conflict<\/strong> (competing values that push the character to extremes) What opposing choices or goals establish the Power of Idealism\u00a0character\u2019s moral code? What is this character willing to fight, sacrifice or die for? And why?<\/p>\n<p>(4.)\u00a0<strong>Story Questions<\/strong> (emotional journey in the story) What personal issues, dilemmas and internal conflicts does a Power of Idealism\u00a0character wrestle with over the course of the story? What does this character ask of him or her self? What is this character&#8217;s Leap of Faith in an emotionally satisfying story?<\/p>\n<p>(5.)\u00a0<strong>Story Paradox<\/strong> (emotional dilemma) What is the duality or the contradiction at the heart of a Power of Idealism\u00a0character\u2019s story struggle? How is the character&#8217;s internal conflict expressed in actions.<\/p>\n<p>(6.)\u00a0<strong>Life Lessons<\/strong> (how to complete the emotional journey) What must a Power of Idealism\u00a0character learn over the course of the story to make a clear, satisfying personal transformation? What actions lead to this character&#8217;s emotional salvation?<\/p>\n<p>(7.)\u00a0<strong>Dark Side<\/strong> (this character as a predator or villain) What happens when a Power of Idealism\u00a0character\u2019s actions are driven entirely by fear? How might or how does the story end in tragedy?<\/p>\n<p>(8.)\u00a0<strong>Leadership Style<\/strong> (what defines and qualifies this character as a leader) How does a Power of Idealism\u00a0character convince others to follow? How does this character act to take charge and command?<\/p>\n<p>(9.)\u00a0<strong>Film Examples<\/strong> (the Power of Idealism\u00a0character as a protagonist)<\/p>\n<p>(10.)\u00a0<strong>Television Examples<\/strong> (the Power of Idealism\u00a0character as central to an ensemble)<\/p>\n<p>(11.)\u00a0<strong>Real Life Examples<\/strong> (historical Power of Idealism\u00a0figures on the world stage)<\/p>\n<div><span style=\"font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, 'Bitstream Vera Sans', sans-serif;\"><span style=\"line-height: 18px; white-space: pre-wrap; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Personality Power of Idealism characters believe that life and love should involve a grand passion or an heroic destiny. \u00a0They see the world in terms of sweeping epic poetry or as a struggle of operatic proportions. \u00a0Intensity of feeling (good or bad) makes this character\u2019s life worth living. 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