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.

Person vs Self

Person vs Society

Person vs Person

Person vs Nature

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.

Climax

Denouement

Exposition

Rising action

Serpent/Snake.

Lion.

Owl.

Fox.

Person vs Self

Person vs Society

Person vs Nature

Person vs Person

By examining the dialogue between characters

By understanding what is blocking the main character from getting what they want

By analyzing the character's motivations

By observing the changes in the setting

Multiple climaxes may keep the tension consistently high throughout the story.

Readers experience fatigue from constant shifts in energy and focus required to follow multiple upheavals.

Maintaining a singular peak of emotional intensity becomes difficult due to multiple peaks.

The overall impact dilutes because too many important moments overshadow each other.

By describing settings in excessive detail.

By outlining predictable outcomes that reduce tension.

By creating uncertainty that complicates characters' decisions.

By providing clear solutions that resolve conflicts quickly.