Western - Yojimbo
Story Grid Writers' Room
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The Western Genre: Freedom vs. Subjugation
The hosts analyze the core values of the Western genre, focusing on the theme of freedom versus subjugation. They discuss the different subgenres within Westerns and share their interpretations of the film Yojimbo as a Western vengeance story. The chapter explores the motivations of the main character and praises the movie for its lack of internal arc.
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