Mariner Software Contour for Windows - Manual (Page 32)

Constructing the “C” (Warrior) Statement
The third part of the formula, the “C” statement, is the Warrior statement, where the Warrior springs into action
either after learning all he needs to know in order to answer the Central Question, or because that heʼs run out
of time and has no choice but to act.
The Warrior Statement:
“. . .only to discover that C now happens. . .“
The Home Alone Statement:
“. . .only to discover that his house has been targeted by bumbling
burglars whom he thwarts several times before realizing that they know
that he is alone and are coming back. . .”
“. . .only to discover that his house has been targeted by bumbling burglars whom he thwarts several
times before realizing that they know that he is alone and are coming back. . .”
This is where the mid-Act II archetype switchover from wanderer to warrior. “Only to discover” are the vital three
words. It implies that something surprising happens; things go off in a new direction. Kevin knew that there were
burglars around, knew that they tried to break in, but it is only in the middle of Act II that he realizes that theyʼre
coming back. In ET, Elliott becomes the Warrior when it becomes a race against time for Elliot to return ET
home before he dies, only to discover that government scientists are after them.
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