ACT 2 Flashcards
What happens in the first structure in the second act timeline?
The protagonist hurriedly tries to understand obstacles thrown in his way by the antagonist.
What is the first structure in the second act timeline?
Reaction.
What is the second structure in the second act timeline?
First pinch point.
what happens in the first pinch point?
Is a remainder of the antagonist’s power, which provides new clues about the nature of the conflict.
what is the third structure in the second act timeline?
The Realization.
what happens in the Realization?
Protagonist’s realization grow and his reactions become more informed.
what is the forth structure in the second act timeline?
Midpoint.
What happens in the Midpoint?
The moment of truth when the protagonist realizes the central truth about the nature of the conflict.
What is the fifth structure in the second act timeline?
Action.
What happens in the Action structure?
Thanks to his new understanding, the protagonist makes progress against the antagonist.
What is the sixth structure in the second act timeline?
Second pinch point.
What happens in the Second pinch point?
Foreshadows the Third plot point and serves to remind the protagonist what is at stake.
what is the last structure in the second act timeline?
Renewed push.
What happens in the renewed push structure?
Protagonist renews attack upon the antagonist. He reaches a seeming victory.
