The Seven Basic Plots

The Seven Basic Plots, as identified by Christopher Booker, are fundamental story archetypes found in literature and storytelling: 1. **Overcoming the Monster**: A hero confronts and defeats a great evil. 2. **Rags to Riches**: A character rises from humble beginnings to greatness. 3. **The Quest**: A group embarks on a journey to achieve a goal. 4. **Voyage and Return**: A character travels to an unfamiliar world and returns transformed. 5. **Comedy**: A lighthearted story with misunderstandings leading to a happy resolution. 6. **Tragedy**: A protagonist's downfall, often due to a fatal flaw. 7. **Rebirth**: A character experiences renewal or redemption after hardship.