Theater and Cinema

Typical Narrative Structure

Bridge structure with three "acts."
Act 1 - introduces protagonist and problem/dilemna/goal.
Act 2 - attempts to solve problem/roadblocks to solution.
Act 3 - resolution.

Main difference from prose narrative.

Emphasis on action.
Less access to internal motivations/psychology of characters.
Visuals!

Advantages

Good tool for building suspence/climax.
Visual richness.

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