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While "Start With Why" itself is a business and leadership book (non-fiction), the core idea of a character or organization being driven by a deep-seated purpose or belief is a fundamental engine for storytelling in novels.You won't find a novel literally titled Start With Why by Simon Sinek, but you can find countless novels where the "Why" is the central driving force of the plot, character development, and theme.Here’s how the "Start With Why" framework translates to the world of novels:1. The Character's "Why" (The Protagonist's Motivation)This is the most direct application. A compelling protagonist doesn't just have a goal (What they need to do); they have a deep, internal Why that makes the audience care.What: To win the championship.How: Through rigorous training and teamwork.Why: To win the respect of a neglectful father / To save the community center for the neighborhood kids / To prove that their chronic illness doesn't define them.The "Why" is the emotional core. It's what makes the struggle meaningful.Novel Examples:Les Misérables by Victor Hugo: Jean Valjean's entire arc is driven by his "Why." His What changes (escape prison, become a mayor, raise Cosette), but his Why is constant: to keep his promise to Bishop Myriel to become a good man and to protect the innocent.The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins: Katniss's What is to survive the Games. Her Why is primal and powerful: to protect and return to her sister, Prim. Every choice she makes is filtered through this purpose.Moby-Dick by Herman Melville: Captain Ahab's What is to kill the white whale. His Why is a consuming desire for revenge that borders on madness. The novel is a classic study of how a destructive "Why" can lead to ruin.