Call to action examples

Who says I'm behind??  This comment asked for examples, and it was only 3 months ago. Anyway, Claire is referring to this post: http://edittorrent.blogspot.com/2011/12/call-to-action.html

Clare K. R. Miller said...

I mean, I'm still not sure what the call to action is, but at least I know it's not the same thing that seems like it should be as early in the story as possible. I wouldn't mind some examples of calls to action, if you have them on hand...

Okay, Claire. You were mentioning that the confusion might be between the "inciting incident/event" and the call to action. The inciting incident happens a bit earlier, and might not happen TO the protagonist (it could be just a general event). But the call to action is more often really aimed right at this character-- it's a call not to generalized action, but calling for specific action from this specific person. So:  

Inciting incident: The attack on Pearl Harbor and the declaration of war, leading to universal conscription.

Call to action: Johnny gets the draft letter addressed to him personally. 

More examples:  

Inciting incident: The homicide unit is called to the crime scene to see the dead body.

 Call to action: Detective Miller get a call from the police commissioner, asking to be kept informed.

Inciting incident: There's a notice posted for auditions for the class play. 
 Call to action: Best friend wants to try out but is nervous so begs Callie to come along.

Inciting incident: The doctor points out that the triglycerides are way up.  
Call to action: Mike goes the gym and passes the free-weight room, noticing how buff all the weightlifters are... and then catches sight of himself in the mirror... not buff.

Inciting incident: As predicted by the polls, Sarah wins the mayoral election.  
Call to action: Her first day on the job, the city comptroller confesses that the city is broke and won't make the next payroll unless Sarah finds $30K quick.

So....  The call to action is what specifically provides the incentive for the protagonist to start acting, going to the draft examination, taking a mortgage on her house to pay the city payroll, enrolling in a weight-training class, trying out for a part in the play, whatever the character  must do to get into there and start engaging the conflict and moving the plot. In the original post, I suggest that this be a new action, something he/she hasn't done before-- this isn't just another dead body, not just another day at the office.

Other examples? How about from your own stories?

Alicia