stepping up to the task theme
A character is, more or less unexpectedly, thrust into a roll for which they are not quite prepared and must quickly rise to the occasion.
Examples
In tng4x09 "Final Mission", Ensign Wesley Crusher finds himself in a confoundingly tight spot without guidance as Captain Picard is gravely injured and their companion, Captain Dirgo, starts to lose his marbles. Wesley struggles to control his own insecurities and take command of the situation.
1 total · 1 major
| Story | Level | Motivation |
|---|---|---|
| movie: The Godfather (1972) | major | A key component of the story is that Michael had to abandon his previously sheltered life in order to become part of his family's criminal syndicate. |