Structure

Structure

1. Contemporary

2. Not mythological/historical/imagined

   • Plausible

3. Motivations/choices/outcomes

4. Linear

5. Specific issues

6. Few sub/counterplots

7. Plot begins at climax

8. Takes place over few hours/days

9. Few, solid, extended scenes

10. Restricted location

11. Few characters

12. Single thread of cause & effect

    • Linked in logical sequence

13. Eugene Scribe

    • 'Well made play'
      • Audience empathises with complex protagnist
        • Opposition to antagonist
          • Creates conflict (interest)
      • Starts in state of balance
        • Builds to climax (peak of emotional intensity)
          • Ends in dénoument
            • Restoration of old balance/new balance
            • Issues resolved
        • Opening scene (exposition)
          • Gives background info & sets present cirumstances