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-# [Theme Name] Theme
-
-**Category**: Screenplay Theme  
-**Type**: Universal Theme  
-**Complexity**: [Low/Medium/High]
-
-## Overview
-
-[Brief description of the theme - 2-3 sentences explaining what this theme explores]
-
-## Core Concept
-
-[Detailed explanation of the theme's fundamental meaning and what it represents in storytelling]
-
-## Thematic Statement
-
-[A clear, concise statement of what this theme explores - e.g., "The theme of redemption explores whether people can truly change and atone for past mistakes"]
-
-## Core Rules
-
-### Rule 1: [Rule Name]
-
-**Description**: [What this rule requires for thematic consistency]
-
-**Why It Matters**: [Explanation of why this rule is important to the theme]
-
-**Application**:
-- **Act I**: [How to introduce this aspect of the theme]
-- **Act II**: [How to develop this aspect of the theme]
-- **Act III**: [How to resolve/payoff this aspect of the theme]
-
-**Examples**:
-- ✅ **Good**: [Example demonstrating correct thematic integration]
-- ❌ **Bad**: [Example demonstrating weak thematic integration]
-
----
-
-### Rule 2: [Rule Name]
-
-[Repeat structure for 5-8 core rules]
-
----
-
-## Integration Guidelines
-
-### Act I: Setup
-
-**Thematic Introduction**:
-- [How to introduce the theme in Act I]
-- [What thematic questions to raise]
-- [How to connect theme to protagonist]
-
-**Character Connection**:
-- [How protagonist relates to theme initially]
-- [What thematic wound or desire drives them]
-
-**Visual/Symbolic Introduction**:
-- [Visual motifs that represent the theme]
-- [Symbolic elements to establish]
-
-### Act II: Development
-
-**Thematic Exploration**:
-- [How to deepen the theme in Act II]
-- [What thematic conflicts to explore]
-- [How to test the protagonist's relationship to the theme]
-
-**Subtext Techniques**:
-- [How to weave theme into dialogue]
-- [How to show theme through action]
-- [How to use visual storytelling for theme]
-
-**Thematic Complications**:
-- [How the theme creates obstacles]
-- [How to challenge the protagonist's thematic beliefs]
-
-### Act III: Resolution
-
-**Thematic Payoff**:
-- [How to resolve the thematic question]
-- [What thematic transformation should occur]
-- [How to deliver thematic satisfaction]
-
-**Avoiding Preachiness**:
-- [How to convey theme without being heavy-handed]
-- [Balance between clarity and subtlety]
-
-## Character Connection
-
-### Protagonist
-
-**Thematic Relationship**: [How the protagonist embodies or struggles with this theme]
-
-**Arc Integration**: [How the character arc reflects the theme]
-
-**Key Moments**:
-- **Thematic Introduction**: [When protagonist first encounters theme]
-- **Thematic Challenge**: [When protagonist is tested by theme]
-- **Thematic Resolution**: [When protagonist resolves their relationship to theme]
-
-### Antagonist
-
-**Thematic Opposition**: [How the antagonist represents the opposite or dark side of the theme]
-
-**Thematic Function**: [What the antagonist reveals about the theme]
-
-### Supporting Characters
-
-**Thematic Mirrors**: [How supporting characters reflect different aspects of the theme]
-
-**Thematic Perspectives**: [Different viewpoints on the theme represented by supporting cast]
-
-## Subtext Techniques
-
-### Dialogue
-
-- [How to embed theme in dialogue without being obvious]
-- [Thematic questions characters should ask]
-- [Thematic conflicts in conversation]
-
-### Visual Storytelling
-
-- [Visual motifs that represent the theme]
-- [Color palette considerations]
-- [Symbolic imagery]
-
-### Action and Behavior
-
-- [How characters' actions reflect the theme]
-- [Behavioral patterns that reinforce theme]
-
-## Film Examples
-
-### Example 1: [Film Title] ([Year])
-
-**Director**: [Director Name]
-
-**Thematic Exploration**: [How this film explores the theme]
-
-**Key Thematic Moments**:
-- **[Scene Description]**: [How this scene develops the theme]
-- **[Scene Description]**: [How this scene develops the theme]
-
-**Thematic Resolution**: [How the film resolves the thematic question]
-
-**Techniques Used**:
-- [Technique 1]
-- [Technique 2]
-- [Technique 3]
-
----
-
-### Example 2: [Film Title] ([Year])
-
-[Repeat for 3-5 film examples]
-
----
-
-## Integration with Other Features
-
-### Compatible Genres
-
-- **[Genre Name]**: [How this theme works with this genre]
-- **[Genre Name]**: [How this theme works with this genre]
-
-### Compatible Themes (Multi-Theme Stories)
-
-- **[Theme Name]**: [How these themes work together]
-- **[Theme Name]**: [How these themes work together]
-
-### Compatible Styles
-
-- **[Style Name]**: [How this style enhances this theme]
-- **[Style Name]**: [How this style enhances this theme]
-
-## Common Pitfalls
-
-### Pitfall 1: Being Too On-the-Nose
-
-**Problem**: [Description of how writers make theme too obvious]
-
-**Solution**: [How to maintain subtlety]
-
-**Example**: [Brief example]
-
----
-
-### Pitfall 2: [Pitfall Name]
-
-[Repeat for 3-5 common pitfalls]
-
----
-
-## Best Practices
-
-1. [Best practice 1]
-2. [Best practice 2]
-3. [Best practice 3]
-4. [Best practice 4]
-5. [Best practice 5]
-
-## Resources
-
-- [Resource 1: Book, article, or reference]
-- [Resource 2: Book, article, or reference]
-- [Resource 3: Book, article, or reference]
-
----
-
-**Depth Coverage**: 85%  
-**Last Updated**: [Date]  
-**Version**: 1.0.0
-
+# [Theme Name] Theme
+
+**Category**: Screenplay Theme  
+**Type**: Universal Theme  
+**Complexity**: [Low/Medium/High]
+
+## Overview
+
+[Brief description of the theme - 2-3 sentences explaining what this theme explores]
+
+## Core Concept
+
+[Detailed explanation of the theme's fundamental meaning and what it represents in storytelling]
+
+## Thematic Statement
+
+[A clear, concise statement of what this theme explores - e.g., "The theme of redemption explores whether people can truly change and atone for past mistakes"]
+
+## Core Rules
+
+### Rule 1: [Rule Name]
+
+**Description**: [What this rule requires for thematic consistency]
+
+**Why It Matters**: [Explanation of why this rule is important to the theme]
+
+**Application**:
+- **Act I**: [How to introduce this aspect of the theme]
+- **Act II**: [How to develop this aspect of the theme]
+- **Act III**: [How to resolve/payoff this aspect of the theme]
+
+**Examples**:
+- ✅ **Good**: [Example demonstrating correct thematic integration]
+- ❌ **Bad**: [Example demonstrating weak thematic integration]
+
+---
+
+### Rule 2: [Rule Name]
+
+[Repeat structure for 5-8 core rules]
+
+---
+
+## Integration Guidelines
+
+### Act I: Setup
+
+**Thematic Introduction**:
+- [How to introduce the theme in Act I]
+- [What thematic questions to raise]
+- [How to connect theme to protagonist]
+
+**Character Connection**:
+- [How protagonist relates to theme initially]
+- [What thematic wound or desire drives them]
+
+**Visual/Symbolic Introduction**:
+- [Visual motifs that represent the theme]
+- [Symbolic elements to establish]
+
+### Act II: Development
+
+**Thematic Exploration**:
+- [How to deepen the theme in Act II]
+- [What thematic conflicts to explore]
+- [How to test the protagonist's relationship to the theme]
+
+**Subtext Techniques**:
+- [How to weave theme into dialogue]
+- [How to show theme through action]
+- [How to use visual storytelling for theme]
+
+**Thematic Complications**:
+- [How the theme creates obstacles]
+- [How to challenge the protagonist's thematic beliefs]
+
+### Act III: Resolution
+
+**Thematic Payoff**:
+- [How to resolve the thematic question]
+- [What thematic transformation should occur]
+- [How to deliver thematic satisfaction]
+
+**Avoiding Preachiness**:
+- [How to convey theme without being heavy-handed]
+- [Balance between clarity and subtlety]
+
+## Character Connection
+
+### Protagonist
+
+**Thematic Relationship**: [How the protagonist embodies or struggles with this theme]
+
+**Arc Integration**: [How the character arc reflects the theme]
+
+**Key Moments**:
+- **Thematic Introduction**: [When protagonist first encounters theme]
+- **Thematic Challenge**: [When protagonist is tested by theme]
+- **Thematic Resolution**: [When protagonist resolves their relationship to theme]
+
+### Antagonist
+
+**Thematic Opposition**: [How the antagonist represents the opposite or dark side of the theme]
+
+**Thematic Function**: [What the antagonist reveals about the theme]
+
+### Supporting Characters
+
+**Thematic Mirrors**: [How supporting characters reflect different aspects of the theme]
+
+**Thematic Perspectives**: [Different viewpoints on the theme represented by supporting cast]
+
+## Subtext Techniques
+
+### Dialogue
+
+- [How to embed theme in dialogue without being obvious]
+- [Thematic questions characters should ask]
+- [Thematic conflicts in conversation]
+
+### Visual Storytelling
+
+- [Visual motifs that represent the theme]
+- [Color palette considerations]
+- [Symbolic imagery]
+
+### Action and Behavior
+
+- [How characters' actions reflect the theme]
+- [Behavioral patterns that reinforce theme]
+
+## Film Examples
+
+### Example 1: [Film Title] ([Year])
+
+**Director**: [Director Name]
+
+**Thematic Exploration**: [How this film explores the theme]
+
+**Key Thematic Moments**:
+- **[Scene Description]**: [How this scene develops the theme]
+- **[Scene Description]**: [How this scene develops the theme]
+
+**Thematic Resolution**: [How the film resolves the thematic question]
+
+**Techniques Used**:
+- [Technique 1]
+- [Technique 2]
+- [Technique 3]
+
+---
+
+### Example 2: [Film Title] ([Year])
+
+[Repeat for 3-5 film examples]
+
+---
+
+## Integration with Other Features
+
+### Compatible Genres
+
+- **[Genre Name]**: [How this theme works with this genre]
+- **[Genre Name]**: [How this theme works with this genre]
+
+### Compatible Themes (Multi-Theme Stories)
+
+- **[Theme Name]**: [How these themes work together]
+- **[Theme Name]**: [How these themes work together]
+
+### Compatible Styles
+
+- **[Style Name]**: [How this style enhances this theme]
+- **[Style Name]**: [How this style enhances this theme]
+
+## Common Pitfalls
+
+### Pitfall 1: Being Too On-the-Nose
+
+**Problem**: [Description of how writers make theme too obvious]
+
+**Solution**: [How to maintain subtlety]
+
+**Example**: [Brief example]
+
+---
+
+### Pitfall 2: [Pitfall Name]
+
+[Repeat for 3-5 common pitfalls]
+
+---
+
+## Best Practices
+
+1. [Best practice 1]
+2. [Best practice 2]
+3. [Best practice 3]
+4. [Best practice 4]
+5. [Best practice 5]
+
+## Resources
+
+- [Resource 1: Book, article, or reference]
+- [Resource 2: Book, article, or reference]
+- [Resource 3: Book, article, or reference]
+
+---
+
+**Depth Coverage**: 85%  
+**Last Updated**: [Date]  
+**Version**: 1.0.0
+