Taboo: Primal Jade - Jantzen Jade's Brother Takes Every
Example Outline
- Introduction: Introduce Jade and her brother. Establish their relationship and the setting.
- Inciting Incident: An event occurs that makes Jade's brother decide to "take every" action (the nature of which needs to be specified based on your story).
- Rising Action: Explore the consequences of this action. If "taking every" refers to possessions, how does this affect Jade and others? If it's more metaphorical, describe the impact on relationships and personal growth.
- Climax: The point of highest tension. Perhaps Jade must confront her brother or make a choice based on his actions.
- Falling Action & Resolution: The story unwinds and resolves. How are characters changed? What's the new dynamic?
The Forbidden Element: Whether it is a "brother’s best friend" trope or an even more transgressive connection, the risk of discovery adds a layer of suspense that keeps pages turning.
- Taboos are social or cultural prohibitions or bans against certain practices or against certain classes of people. In a story, exploring taboos can add depth and conflict.
- What does "taking everything" mean in the context of the story?
- How does this theme relate to power dynamics, privilege, and entitlement?
- What commentary does the author offer on this theme through Jade's brother's actions?
The novel culminates in a harrowing duel in the heart of the Shattered Sanctum, where family loyalty, personal sacrifice, and the true purpose of the taboo are tested to their limits.
The Simmer: Years of suppressed feelings and "stolen" glances.
