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S17:E17: What Makes a Story "Bad"? A Guide to Why Your Narrative Isn't Working

Helping Writers Become Authors

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Thematic Depth in Storytelling: A Contrast of Marvel Films

This chapter explores the intricate balance between explicit themes and emotional depth in storytelling through a comparison of two Marvel films. It highlights how 'Thunderbolts' falls short due to its overt approach to its metaphor of mental health, while 'The Winter Soldier' effectively integrates its themes through character development and interactions.

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