: Hans Gruber has a clear, non-ideological motive (money) and adapts his plan as McClane interferes.
: McClane loses his advantage as the story progresses—his feet are cut by glass, he runs out of ammunition, and Hans eventually discovers Holly is his wife. Duro de matar 1
If you are looking to draft a similar story, writers often break down Die Hard into these key phases: : Hans Gruber has a clear, non-ideological motive
