Duck Amok

Let’s continue breaking down our little Daffy story according to my storytelling guidelines.

CONFLICT:Two types of conflict in this narrative)

(1)MAN vs. MAN (or MAN vs. DUCK in this case)

DAFFY vs. THE CRUSHER

(2)MAN vs. HIMSELF

DAFFY vs. DAFFY

Daffy has two character flaws here, which get him into trouble. Now, in this case it isn’t a moral or ethical battle, but a battle against self-perception and reality.

Daffy’s greed allows him to believe that he is deserving of the same kind of money that basketball stars make. He also believes this is “easy money” and that he is a naturally gifted athlete. This second misconception coupled with greed, keeps him coming back to the B-ball court after many grievous injuries.

RESOLUTION:

After getting slammed several times, and on the advice of coach Tweety, Daffy finally gives up on his dream. However, the dream gets saved by the Doctor, who, after seeing the inept Daffy come in with injury after injury, feels Daffy would be a good spokesman for their medical care. 

Even though Daffy looks like a bit of a fool for being so accident prone, he is willing to accept this because it allows him to fulfill his greed, and continue to consider himself successful, in spite of his apparent ineptitude.

So that’s how the story went down. Obviously I can’t publish the final script because I don’t own the rights, but again, if you want to see the published story, it appears in issue 135 of Looney Tunes from DC comics. Here’s a shot of the cover.