Tip #239: The protagonist's stumbling block

it’s important to know what the ultimate obstacle to victory is. Is it cowardice, knowledge, power? Once we know this, it’s easier to write the resolution because this time... the hero removes that last obstacle and vanquishes the opposition.

{Or}... Does it feel right to test your hero in the ending? Is that the type of story you’re writing?

http://www.sfwa.org/2011/06/key-conditions-for-suspense-part-27-patterns-for-resolution-element-4-6-the-series-wrap-up/