“Unlocking the Secrets of Storytelling: How ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ Inspires Writers to Craft Timeless Narratives”
Second, contrast is important in storytelling. It’s what makes stories interesting. George’s life before he jumps in the icy water is difficult, to say the least. For instance, he is happily married but, at one point, he’s frustrated with his growing family and the noise they make on the piano before dinner. Then, after George jumps, life goes completely downhill. The angel is showing George how rotten things got when he wasn’t around – George’s wife was an old maid who worked at the library and the town was run by Potter, a man who was completely ruled by greed. It is these contrasts that make the substance of the story lifelike.
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