Post Day 5 Assignment Here

[Dave Halligan]

Dave’s (1950’s Comedy Short) Character Journeys

What I learned doing this assignment:

A few things about each of my characters.

Journey Structures for each main character

Beginning:

Audrey – Novice switchboard operator, alone in the office on New Year’s Eve during a blizzard.

Audrey’s Sister – Out on a date arranged by Audrey.

Audrey’s Husband – He’s smarting from an argument he had with Audrey over her matchmaking and meddling.

Audrey’s Sons – ages 12 and 8 – are home alone which leads to Audrey’s first turning point.

Turning Point:

Audrey’s husband, the town vet, is driving in the storm to help a farm family.

Sister – Her date looks like a dud. She blames Audrey.

Sons – Call Audrey to fight over dinner/dishes. The younger boy worries about his dad.

Town Mayor – Expecting a call from the state capital.

Midpoint:

The farmer’s wife calls Audrey. The vet hasn’t arrived at the farm yet.

Sister – Still at the NYE party, having fun drinking and ignoring her date.

Sons – Call Audrey to argue about radio programs.

Governor’s Aide – Calls the mayor.

Turning Point @2:

The farmer’s wife calls again. The calf is coming and the vet still isn’t there.

Sister – Still drinking, worries that she’ll never find a good man like Audrey did.

Dilemma:

Something is wrong with the cow. They need the vet now!

Sons – Now the older boy worries about his dad.

Third Act Climax:

Audrey uses her farm upbringing to help the farmers.

End:

Audrey’s husband arrives just as the calf is born. He surprises Audrey on the phone. Tearful happy ending.