Subplot

     Shakespeare uses subplots to dramatize the action of the play and give spark on the contrast for the themes in King Lear. Sub plots usually improve the effect of dramatic irony and suspense. The latter, which is used in King Lear, gives us the understanding of the emotions of the characters in the play. This follows the parallelism between Gloucester and King Lear.      In King Lear, the subplot of Gloucester corresponds to the major plot of

how they acted before and their origin. Beyond that, they play an important role by showing the progression of the novel, in which they create subplots, and add suspense to the story. Even though minor characters are barely mentioned in the story, they do show that they serve an overall important role in the progression of the novel because they create subplots, in which they add suspense to the story. Equally important, they help reveal the history of Waknuk, which is intricately connected to the setting

Consider narrowing the cast. Continue to develop the core teens. There are several subplots introduced, but none of them are fully formed. For example, a romance, triangle subplot is introduced between Leaf, Miranda, and Andrew, yet it never feels entirely developed or resolved. Thus, explore more of the character of Miranda and her budding relationship with Leaf. There’s a lot more room for tension in this subplot. Create a stronger relationship arc between Miranda and Leaf. This would be something

their goal the protagonist will encounter obstacles. The first is faced here. The protagonist’s options are narrowing. Exposition left out of Act 1 is often inserted here. This new exposition can make both the main conflict and any new conflicts/subplots have even higher stakes. SEQUENCE FOUR – First Culmination/Midpoint A higher obstacle and the story’s rising action builds to the First Culmination/Midpoint. The Midpoint Mirror is often observed here. The Midpoint can parallel the resolution of

potentially intriguing. It’s easy to root for Ed and for Dorothy. Unfortunately because there are too many characters and shifting timelines, the main characters, like Ed and Dorothy, don’t get as much focus as they should. Once the non-essential scenes, subplots, and characters are streamlined, these characters will stand out more. Overall, the dialogue is consistent with the personalities of each of the characters and reveals information about them. However, avoid sounding overly melodramatic, like when

Benito Cereno by Herman Melville In many stories, the main characters carry the plot of a story throughout the book. The author often expresses the message that he desires the reader to receive through their thoughts and actions. Yet, the minor characters often have a large affect on the outcome of the book, although it is not quite as obvious to the reader. By altering the thoughts or actions of the main characters, a seemingly minor player in a novel may actually, at closer examination

“To be or not to be— that is the question.” An exceptionally recognized phrase amid many centuries, cultures, places, and people. This short excerpt derives from the Shakespearean play, Hamlet: The Tragedy of the Prince of Denmark. Originally, this passage was displayed in one of the soliloquies of the play. Defined as “an act of speaking one's thoughts aloud when by oneself or regardless of any hearers, especially by a character in a play”, a soliloquy is crucial to furthering the plot and connecting

Kenya Bickham BC 302 Mr. Curry Final #1 The screenwriter develops its character bio by digging deep with a character, discovering background history, personality, psychology and goals. The screen writer develops a detailed description of the main character. This describes their drives, fears, and goals. This should also give the audience a vision of how they look and sound. A screenwriter has a seven day schedule. Day one- Describe your main character. Day two- Do character exercise. Fleshing our

Aristotle believed that “good literature” was composed of 6 different elements. These elements include plot, character, thought, diction, melody, and spectacle. Of these 6 elements he believed plot was the most important followed by character. Aristotle defined plot as the story or action of the play. He defined character as all of the qualities readers associate with different individuals in the play. He said that thought was the process in which characters come to decisions. It’s essentially

In the contemporary film “Stranger Than Fiction” by Marc Forster, Harold Crick, the main character is being written about in a book without him knowing that the voice in his head was the narrator. To make things worse the author does not even know that her main character is real and that everything she writes down happens to him in real life. Symbolism is vital and it adds depth and emotion to the film by making the film more relatable to the audience, makes a greater impact, instead of just being