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16. Struggle: Hero and villain do battle
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DescriptionSymbol: H The hero now meets the villain, usually face-to-face, and they do battle. The hero is now being tested fully and there is no way out, other than victory or defeat. The villain is a worthy opponent and the hero may falter and nearly fail at many points. ExampleIn Star Wars, Luke and Han fight the storm-troopers whilst Obi-Wan fights Darth Vader. DiscussionThis is a central scene in the story and is usually told in blow-by-blow detail, spinning out the excitement and helping the reader vicariously experience the danger of the situation. See also
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