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There is a likelihood that some Danger will cause harm to an Asset.  Often, a person (the Protagonist) possesses the Asset and is thus vulnerable to the negative impact of the Danger. This frame covers situations that range from taking risks, to being in danger (or safe), to protecting or rescuing an Asset.

Examples:

1.  Drei Bomben  bedrohen Griechenlands  Stabilität.	1. Three bombs  threaten Greece's stability.
2. Geht man  beim Skifahren zu große Risiken ein?	2. Does one take, when skiing, too great risks?
3. Der Lebensraum der Nager ist geschützt.	3. The habitat of the rodents is protected.

 

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In situations covered by the Danger frame, there is always at least an Asset and a Danger (whether these are mentioned explicitly or not, they are still assumed to exist when any of the lexical units here are used). The other frame elements are not always relevant, and the Cause only appears with lexical units where a risky action can lead to the Danger. A life-saving surgical operation, for example, would be considered a Cause, because it is not a direct threat -- quite the opposite, in fact -- but it does increase the risk of infection (a potential Danger), which could harm the Protagonist's health.

In situations where all frame elements are present, here is how they would be related:
A Cause leads to Danger that potentially harms the Protagonist’s Asset, which may be shielded from harm by a Protector.

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Asset

Something desirable or valuable which might be lost or damaged.

Protagonist

The person who is at risk of some bad outcome (and possesses the Asset).

Danger

The event or outcome that could cause harm to or loss of the Asset, and which the Protagonist would therefore like to avoid. Sometimes a person or entity who brings about the dangerous situation can fill this FE role (via metonymy).

Cause

The action that risks causing a Danger.

Protector

The person, entity or action that prevents harm to the Asset.

Danger

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In Danger

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Taking Risks

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Protecting and Saving

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