Lesson 13

[John P. Hallar]

Subject line: John P. Hallar – Delivers Insights Through Conflict

What I learned doing this assignment is how to consider AND deliver insights through the multiple types of conflicts.

1. Manipulation of Narrative Devices:

a. Conflict Approach: Giulio, recognizing John’s reliance on storytelling, exploits this vulnerability. He introduces conflicting narratives, sowing doubt and confusion among the characters and the audience. As John struggles to maintain control over his narrative, the very tools he once trusted become instruments of manipulation, creating a battle not just for justice but for the integrity of the story itself.

2. Unraveling Language’s Limits:

a. Conflict Approach: John encounters instances where language fails to capture the nuances of human emotion and motive. In critical confrontations, he realizes that words, even with their otherworldly potency, can only reveal so much. This conflict forces John to confront the limitations of his craft, adding a layer of complexity to his journey as he grapples with the ineffable aspects of the human experience that defy easy expression.

3. Struggle for Control over Characters:

a. Conflict Approach: Giulio discovers a way to influence the characters within John’s stories, turning allies into adversaries and vice versa. The conflict escalates as John battles not only against Giulio but also against the very characters he created, highlighting the blurred lines between the storyteller and the story’s subjects. This struggle emphasizes the unpredictable nature of narrative power.

4. Temporal Distortions in Storytelling:

a. Conflict Approach: Giulio gains the ability to manipulate time within the narrative. He creates temporal distortions that alter the sequence of events, complicating John’s investigation. This conflict challenges John’s understanding of cause and effect within his own stories, forcing him to navigate a narrative landscape where the past, present, and future are no longer linear, adding a layer of temporal complexity to the literary showdown.

5. Revelation of Unseen Realities:

a. Conflict Approach: Giulio reveals hidden dimensions within the literary world—realms where the consequences of John’s words play out in ways he never anticipated. As John grapples with the unintended repercussions of his storytelling, he must confront the ethical implications of his craft. This conflict forces him to reevaluate the impact of his words on the lives of the characters he creates, questioning the fine line between authorship and responsibility.