Plot and Problems (still Chapter 6)

(I am still coping with Chapter 6--there are many things that need to be worked out before I can proceed with the following chapters.)

Monteleone says plots need to have problems.

There are mainly four kinds:

1. Man/woman against society: “…your protagonist is an individual who sees the world differently from those around him.”

2. Man/woman against man/woman: “Another plot you recognize instantly is the tale of the two rivals.” “To make it even more fun, a skillful writer can make it a tough choice for the readers—which character will they ultimately cheer for?”

3. Man/woman against him/herself: “These are the stories that focus on the inner struggles of a protagonist who must decide upon a particular path.” Monteleone adds that this kind of conflict can be rather complicated to depict.

4. Man/woman against nature: Character against hurricane, volcano eruption, earthquake, meteor, and so on.
Back to my plot.

I have the first two kinds of problems in my plot: Pej’o is against society and against other witches. So far, Bush’o and Fox’o are depicted as the bad guys, and Pej’o as the good one. But this can change: Pej’o can have her own vices—like having corrupt followers, consider herself like the only person capable of saving her island, and been an egotistical troublemaker. On the other hand, both Bush’o and Fox’o can show a humanitarian side, or a real concern for the future of their islands, or even humor.

I haven’t worked on the third and fourth but they can be included: all of the characters can have their chance to change, and nature can make things even more difficult. Fun, isn’t it?