"Georges Polti was a 19th century French writer described 36 situations that may be found in many stories, based on the list identified by Goethe who said it was originated by Italian Carlo Gozzi (1720-1806). Perhaps some of the themes and examples do betray a bias towards the stories of the day, yet they are still very useful stimuli and provide interesting examples of enduring and real human dilemmas."

source: www.changing minds.org

Consider your seven-step outline in the context of the 36 Dramatic Situations. Which best suits your current outline? 

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