Episode 45: Specific vs. Generic (Or is it Factual vs. Archetypal?)
Secrets of Story Podcast
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Exploring the Absent Father in E.T. and Personal Reflections on Classic Books
This chapter explores the portrayal of the absent father in the movie E.T., discussing how the character is represented and drawing parallels to Spielberg's own experiences. They also discuss the question of whether Spielberg should have waited to tell the story.
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