Longer Fiction & Drama Introduction

Events introduce new characters into the story.

Events establish the author's writing style.

Events advance the narrative and contribute to the conflict.

Events provide detailed descriptions of the setting.

They serve as moral guides, offering wisdom for self-improvement directly to protagonists.

Their sole purpose is defeating protagonists rather than influencing their development paths.

They act independently, avoiding interaction with protagonists until a final confrontation occurs.

They often create challenges that force protagonists to confront weaknesses or fears.

Person vs Self

Person vs Society

Person vs Person

Person vs Nature

To contrast settings elements reflecting socioeconomic class differences among figures.

To explore the psychological struggles of a character, deepening understanding of motivations and behaviors.

To document historical timelines, detailing progression of events beyond individual control.

To illustrate varied speech patterns between characters, enhancing distinct personalities.

It allows insights into the character’s thoughts that other characters are not privy to.

It gives depth to minor characters while neglecting the main character’s interiority.

It restricts information to what that character says and does publicly.

It focuses solely on external actions without revealing any inner dialogue or emotions.

It offers a transparent critique of Gatsby, making it clear he is devoid of redeeming qualities from Nick’s perspective.

It paints an overtly heroic image of Gatsby, leaving little room for interpretation regarding his ethical standards.

It obscures Gatsby’s flaws, casting him in an enigmatic light which complicates our perception of his moral character.

Detailed descriptions changing weather patterns mimic emotions involved conflicts

Explaining historical context fueling existing tensions among characters

Linear time progression leading up pivotal confrontations decisions made

Regularly switching narrative points view between opposing sides mid-chapter

The setting determines what sort of conflict can occur and its meaning to the characters.

The setting establishes the theme of the novel.

The setting adds complexity to the plot and characters.

The setting provides a visual backdrop for the events.

Summer.

Autumn/Fall.

Winter.

Spring.

It often reinforces or illuminates the work's main message.

It shifts focus from individual struggles to broader societal issues.

It introduces new characters that challenge previously held beliefs.

It detracts from the protagonist’s development by introducing subplots.