{"id":8400,"date":"2018-04-03T07:00:58","date_gmt":"2018-04-03T06:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/etbscreenwriting.com\/\/?p=8400"},"modified":"2018-04-03T07:00:58","modified_gmt":"2018-04-03T06:00:58","slug":"anthems-for-power-of-idealism","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/etbscreenwriting.com\/anthems-for-power-of-idealism\/","title":{"rendered":"#TypesTuesday – Anthems for Power of Idealism"},"content":{"rendered":"

Power of Idealism<\/h3>\n

This month is Power of Idealism month. We\u2019ll be examining the type of Character who strives for excellence, and never settles for second-best. They see life as a grandiose melodrama, where every emotion is heightened. They can’t just feel pain, they feel extreme pain. A romantic gesture isn’t enough, it has to be grand and over-the-top. Power of Idealism Characters don’t know what the words “complacent” or “satisfactory” mean.<\/p>\n

Throughout April, we will look at epic heroes, separated lovers and those coming of age. The dramatic types who are never satisfied, and treat life as a never-ending pursuit for something better. They are passionate, intense and will never settle for anything less than the best. Even then, they will keep reaching for something better.<\/p>\n

To start off Power of Idealism month, here are some anthems that help define the mindset of this Character Type.<\/p>\n

“The Impossible Dream” by Andy Williams<\/h4>\n

https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=-KufFjcWOUQ<\/a><\/p>\n

To dream the impossible dream
\nto smite the unbeatable foe
\nto bear with unbearable sorrow
\nto run where the brave dare not go
\nto right the unrightable wrong
\nto love your ever chased from afar
\nto tr when your arms are to weary
\nto reach the unreachable star
\nthis is my quest, to follow that star
\nno matter how hopeless
\nno matter how far
\nto fight for the right without question or cause
\nto be willing to march into hell for a heavenly cause
\nand I know If I only could do this glorious quest
\nthat my heart will I be peaceful and come when I’m late to my rest
\nand the world will be better for this
\nthat one man sore with uncoverable scars
\nstill stroll with his last ounce of courage
\nto fight with the unbeatable foe
\nto reach the unreachable star<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

“The Edge of Glory” by Lady Gaga<\/h4>\n