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What does it mean?
States that love and women are central to all dramatic stories.
In plain terms
Love shines in plays and women run the story.
What can you take from it?
Love and female characters drive many stories.

Where it applies

  • storytelling
  • critique

Putting it to work

  • Highlight romance
  • Recognize female roles

Questions to consider

  • Who really drives the story?

Another view

This view generalizes all drama and may not fit every genre.

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