Well, in bad stories, there can be a lack of control over the situation. The family that had their new house damaged by fire had no control over that disaster. And often there is a feeling of helplessness. In good stories, determination is a common element. The old lady with the cookie business was determined to keep selling her cookies. Also, in bad stories, there can be a breakdown of expectations. In good stories, there's a building up of something positive, like the growth of the old lady's business due to the good review.
One common element is unexpected mistakes. Like in the story of the man cooking and using salt instead of sugar. Another is overconfidence. The woman who thought she could sing well in the talent show but couldn't. Also, clumsy actions such as the guy slipping on the roof while trying to fix it.
Well, jealousy is often seen in bad love stories. When one partner is overly jealous, it creates a toxic environment. For instance, constantly suspecting the other of cheating without any real evidence. Mismatched expectations are also common. Maybe one expects a long - term commitment quickly while the other wants to take it slow. And of course, there's the element of betrayal. Cheating or breaking important promises can definitely make a love story turn sour.
One common element is betrayal. For example, a bad friend might share your secrets with others. Another is using you, like borrowing things without the intention of returning. Also, being overly critical and not supportive, constantly putting you down instead of building you up.
Common elements in 'from bad to good stories' include self - awareness. The protagonist usually realizes that their current bad situation is not sustainable and they need to make a change. For instance, a person in a toxic relationship may finally understand that they deserve better. Another element is the presence of goals. Once they start their journey to the good, they have something to aim for, like getting a better job or improving their health. And adaptation is also key. They need to adapt to new situations, like a reformed criminal adapting to life outside prison by learning new skills and following the law.
One common element is the contrast between the two characters. The bad boy is usually rebellious and gets into trouble, while the good girl is kind - hearted and well - behaved. Another element is the transformation. The bad boy often changes for the better because of the good girl's influence. Also, there is usually some initial attraction that the bad boy feels towards the good girl's different qualities.
One common element is bad intentions. The bad man usually wants to harm others or gain something through unethical means, like stealing or cheating.
One common element is unexpected events. Like in my story of missing the flight, the traffic jam was unexpected. Another is the feeling of loss or disappointment. When I didn't do well in the exam due to being sick, I felt disappointed. And often there is stress involved, just as in the work project when my computer crashed and I had to meet the deadline under pressure.
One common element is the sense of isolation. When a person has bad English, they may find it difficult to connect with others in an English - speaking environment. They might be left out of conversations, not be able to make friends easily, or feel lonely. This isolation combined with the disappointment of not being able to communicate well is a key part of a 'bad English sad story'.
One common element is Strong Bad himself. He's always the central character. Another is his lair, which often serves as the setting. And there's usually some kind of self - centered thinking, like him imagining himself as a great hero or a super - villain.
One common element is unfair treatment. Like I said before, when a teacher favors some students over others, it creates a negative atmosphere. Another is lack of patience. Teachers who can't handle students' questions calmly are not good. Also, being unprepared for lessons is a big problem in bad teacher stories.