the wish to live theme
The basic instinct in humans to fight for self-preservation is discussed more or less explicitly. Note: Since many if not most stories feature some sort of struggle for survival, this theme should be used only when the psychological force is more or less explicitly made topical.
3 total · 2 major · 1 minor
| Story | Level | Motivation |
|---|---|---|
| as1985e1x05 | major | Jonathan became increasingly desperate trapped inside the ball turret of a B-17 bomber with no apparent hope of surviving an imminent belly landing. In an act of ultimate desperation, he drew a sketch of a B-17 with cartoon wheels. By some miracle the wheels manifested into reality and the plan landed safely. |
| voy2x23 | major | the simulated characters |
| bbf5x02 | minor | Londo contemplated whether he wanted to live |