Slant of Light
Logline
As the Civil War approaches, a charming, idealistic social reformer and his resilient and practical wife lead a group of utopian colonists into the Missouri Ozarks to create the perfect society, only to find that the fracturing of America -- and their own personal failings -- will make that quest challenging.
Genre
Drama, Historical Fiction, War, Romance, Political,
Short Summary
Visionary social reformer James Turner leads a group of followers to a remote valley in the Missouri Ozarks to establish an ideal community. The colonists experience resistance from suspicious neighbors and internal strife. Turner's new bride, Charlotte, emerges as a force for harmony.
The men of the community go off to war, and Charlotte and the other women must hold the village together in the face of growing chaos. When she discovers the guerrilla leader who had terrorized the community wounded after a skirmish, Charlotte chooses compassion over revenge and treats his wounds.
Setting
Missouri Ozarks, Kansas, Illinois, Massachusetts
Based on a True Story
No
Plot - Premise
Internal Journey/Rebirth
Plot - Other Elements
Meaningful Message, Philosophical Questions
Mature Audience Themes
Extreme Violence
Main Character Details
Name: Charlotte Turner
Age: 25
Gender: Female
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Gracious, Underdog, Blunt, Complex, Skillful, Outspoken, Perseverance, Educated, Empathetic, Engaging, Faithful, Honorable, Leader, Aspiring, Decisive, Flexible, Strong Moral Code
Additional Character Details
Name: James Turner
Age: 30
Gender: Male
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Heartthrob, Romantic, Funny, Confident, Engaging, Masculine, Aspiring, Leader, Power-hungry, Adventurous, Complex, Decisive, Narcissistic, Seductive, Visionary, Charming
Additional Character Details
Name: Adam Cabot
Age: 27
Gender: Male
Role: Emotional
Key Traits: Aspiring, Educated, Masculine, Naive, Modest, Complex, Engaging, Gracious, Honorable, Heartthrob, Patriotic, Romantic, Clumsy, Empathetic, Heroic, Selfless, Strong Moral Code
Additional Character Details
Name: Sam Hildebrand
Age: 40
Gender: Male
Role: Antagonist
Key Traits: Badass, Criminal, Decisive, Leader, Lone Wolf, Masculine, Outspoken, Unapologetic, Aggressive, Confident, Extraordinary Powers and Abilities, Skillful, Strong Moral Code
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