Guy Montag

Marcus Brutus

Jack Merridew

In the worlds of Guy Montag, Marcus Brutus, and Jack Merridew, they must face big trouble. In each of their stories, they are facing disaster that can affect their futures and the path of their destiny.  

Exposition

I believe I am doing what's right for society, yet I don't know why.

In the dystopian, or nightmare world of Guy Montag, he does not question his job as a firefighter. But, as a firefighter he is not the one stopping fires, he is starting them! In his society, or community with others, books are not allowed, or banned.

Because books are banned, Montag's job, is to burn books of civilians. Is he doing what's right, by burning the only source of knowledge?

Exposition

What am I going to do?

From the Ancient Roman world, Marcus Brutus has a dilemma or tricky decision, on his mind. He wants what is best for the Roman Empire, but he believes for the good of Rome, he has to kill his friend Emperor Julius Caesar!

He is scared of Caesar's hunger for power, because he thinks he is dangerous . Is his loyalty to Rome, worth killing his friend?

Exposition

Slit its throat!

On a remote island in the middle of the ocean, Jack Merridew is stranded with other boys. Before he arrived on the island, he was a choir-boy who could sing a C-sharp! Eventually, the boys form their own rules.

Over time he has become a hunting-blood-thirsty savage, by killing a mother pig and a power-hungry leader against the leader, Ralph. Is he a danger to the boys built order and peace?

Exposition

Everything seemed normal in each of their worlds. Until one fateful day, they all found themselves flowing in the time-travel stream! It all happened when Montag sneezed, Brutus ate four cheeses, and Jack experienced a thunder storm! 

Blue, yellow, green, and purple streaks gleamed in every corner of the big stream! All of them feared the new atmosphere, and suddenly it went dark.

Conflict Introduced

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All three had left the stream. They looked around to see a field of green grass, with the sun shining, and flowers in bloom. What a beautiful place, they all thought.

All three of them looked at each other puzzled.

Suddenly Montag asked, "Who are you people?" 

"Um, I'm Marcus Brutus, and I have no idea where we are," Brutus responded, scratching his head, "One minute I was at home, the next second I'm here!"

"I'm Jack Merridew! Choir-boy and hunter! I was on an island, but this is really no different," Jack sighed, "Wait where's my spear?" 

Rising Action

Montag chuckled, "Don't be so surprised, I lost my red helmet too. Also I'm Guy Montag, and very confused about why we are here."

Brutus shrugged and replied, "Hmm. I'm not quite sure either, but I do think we are here for a reason. You see I've also lost my crown wreath."

"I just want to go play and hunt," Jack rolled his eyes and looked at a big circus tent, "Woah! Is that a circus?"

Montag and Brutus turned behind, to see a red and yellow circus tent. It looked as if it was calling them inside. All three of them slowly walked into the mysterious tent.

Rising Action

The three figures, entered to see red curtains, and red and yellow splashes of color. They looked to the center of the tent and saw three wondrous objects lit by a bright spotlight. 

Ahead of Brutus was what looked like a half black, half white circle object, for Montag, a large scroll, and beyond Jack, a beaded bracelet. They were even more confused now. 

Rising Action

They all looked at each other and nodded. Each grabbed the object in front of them, hypnotized by curiosity. Suddenly, the spotlight went out.

Then, they saw three other characters magically appear! 

Rising Action

All of the mysterious figures smiled. They seemed important. 

"Welcome," said the man in the center of the trio, "I am Yahweh, the God of Judaism, and these are my friends."

"I am Laozi, founder of Taoism," said the man with white-wispy hair and a cane.

"And I am Buddha, God of Buddhism," said the peaceful man in orange.

"You must know you are here for a reason," Yahweh looked serious, "A reason so powerful, we sent you here."

Rising Action

Yahweh continued, "You see, all of you are in quite a pickle within your stories. You all have troubles in some shape or form, and you are doomed if you can't see your faults."

The confused bunch looked annoyed.

"Montag. You don't understand your job and you burn books belonging to others. Have you ever questioned if it is right or wrong? 

Montag didn't respond.

Rising Action

"Brutus," Laozi began to say, "You are planning to kill your friend because of your ties to Rome. But will your decision really help Rome in the end?" 

Brutus also went silent and frowned. 

Rising Action

"And finally, Jack," Buddha spoke like smooth milk, "You have become a savage and bloodthirsty child. When or how will you ever come to your senses?" 

Buddha giggled a little and Jack grew red like a tomato.

"Well I oughta-!" Jack yelled and tried to move, but something was stoppping him.

"This is just ridiculous!" yelled Brutus, "What is this, a game? I mean, where are we anyway?" 

Rising Action

"You really don't get it do you?" spoke Yahweh, "You are in Paradise! This universe is before humans, without all the sadness and anger. We are in a world of peace. Although,  I'm sure you all are unfamiliar with that feeling. 

"This is stupid!" yelled Jack, "I want to go home!

"Are we dead? Geez my boss is gonna kill me," said Montag.

"Yea, are we?! Because if we aren't, I would love to go home. I have some unfinished business!" cried Brutus.

"You are not dead, but I think we can change your opinions about going home," Yahweh said, and the two other figures grinned softly. 

Rising Action

Montag, Brutus, and Jack looked at each other and shrugged. Then the three strangers took them into a dark room. In the room a blue portal was shimmering a spiral.

"Look into the portal," said Laozi calmly. 

"Then tell us what you see," said Buddha.

They all looked into the spiral with a shock of horror in their eyes.

Rising Action

The three were shook, left the room, and walked back to the main entrance. 

"W-What was that?" asked Brutus stuttering. 

"That wasn't real, was it?" asked Montag. 

"This is as weird as the island I was on," added Jack.

"What you saw was your future," said Laozi,  "Of course you all saw different things, since the Seeing Portal is made that way." 

"It shows what will happen if you all do not change yourself," said Buddha. 

Rising Action

The three characters looked sad and mad.

"What do we do then? Go home and accept our fate?" asked Brutus.

"Not exactly," said Laozi, "We will guide you with our religions, set by beliefs about the world.  Who knows maybe you will succeed."

"Let us help you," said Yahweh. 

"It is the only way," added Buddha, "Let's begin."

Rising Action

Finally, all three listened to them at once. 

"First of all, the objects you hold right now, represent each of our religions," said Yahweh, "Montag you are holding the symbol of mine, the Talmud."

Montag held the scroll up, "Tell me more, sir."

Yahweh nodded, "As I said, I am the God of Judaism. Now I will tell you about my religion."

Rising Action

"Let me first explain what the object you are holding is," said Yahweh.

Montag, Brutus, and Jack listened.

Yahweh continued, "The Talmud means 'study,' from our Hebrew language. It is a book full of texts written by Rabbis, or teachers in Judaism. The information inside has writings about the Jewish law, or rules" (My Jewish Learning).

Rising Action

"A part from the Talmud is something called Tzedek. Tzedek is related to justice, meaning fairness. For the Jewish people, they must follow the law of course, but also be a kind human being in the world. It is seen as something important in communities. This can look like helping others who are poor and doing what is right for others" (Spitzer).

"Hmm, justice sounds nice," said Montag happily.  

"I'm glad! Now, it is Laozi's turn to teach," said Yahweh and everyone turned to him.

Rising Action

"Yes, I shall begin," said Laozi, "Brutus, the item you are holding is known as Yin-Yang."

Brutus looked at the object in his hand.

Laozi went on, "In Taoism, it represents two different, yet half and half symbols. It shows how everything must harmonize or agree with each other, to make a balance. For example, the sun and moon. They are both different, however they take turns during night and day" (“Yin and Yang | EBSCO”).

Rising Action