Category Archives: 5 – Example Stories

STORIES that have Approach of Be-er: A Doll’s House: As a child in her father’s home, and as a wife in her husband’s home, Nora does everything in her power to adapt herself to her environment-even to the detriment of … Continue reading →

STORIES that have an Objective Story Concern of Understanding: A Doll’s House: Nora makes certain that Mrs. Linde understands she is not a superficial creature, but a strong woman who used her intelligence and wit to save her husband’s life; … Continue reading →

STORIES that have an Objective Story Concern of The Present: The Simpsons Christmas Special: Everyone is concerned with the Christmas season: The school children’s Christmas pageant; Christmas shopping; Christmas trees; Santa; and, most of all, Christmas presents. As Marge remarks … Continue reading →

STORIES that have an Objective Story Concern of The Future: Boyz N The Hood: During his gentrification speech in Compton, Furious points out to Tre, Rick, and the others they must start thinking about their future; as parents, Furious and … Continue reading →

STORIES that have an Objective Story Concern of Progress: A Clockwork Orange: Alex is concerned with how his freedom of action is progressively being hindered. Mr. Alexander is concerned with the progress of political change in society and later, vengeance … Continue reading →

STORIES that have an Objective Story Concern of The Past: The Age of Innocence: Most of the characters are concerned with the past: Mrs. Mingott, May’s mother, Mrs. Archer, and Sillerton Jackson all want to keep their world just like … Continue reading →