Christopher Vogler The Writers Journey
2 . POLARIZED C O N F L I C T A T T R A C T S THE A U D I E N C E
A polarized relationship naturally generates conflict as the characters at two contrast
ing extremes explore and challenge each other's boundaries, concepts of the world,
and strategies for living. W e find this endlessly fascinating. Conflict, like magnetic
energy, is attractive, automatically drawing the attention of the spectator. As a
magnet or a magnetized object has the power to attract certain metals like iron and
nickel, so a p o l a r i z e d , conflict-filled h u m a n situation attracts and focuses the
attention of an audience or a reader.
3 . POLARITY CREATES SUSPENSE
Polarity generates not only struggle but also suspense about the outcome. W h i c h
world-view will triumph in the end? W h i c h character will dominate? W h o will sur
vive? W h o ' s right? W h o will win, who will lose? W h a t are the consequences when
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