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Act II: The Arena of Conflict

Building out Act Two means creating an "arena of conflict" - this is where your lead realizes he or she needs to overcome a challenge. Mr. Bell introduces you to the concept of a "mirror moment" and provides examples of authors who have demonstrated this technique, such as Margaret Mitchell, Suzanne Collins, Mario Puzo, Harper Lee, Thomas Harris, and Dashiell Hammett. Uncover three other elements that make a great second act and get introduced to the four options which will get your character to the final battle.

English
  • Runtime 30 minutes
  • Network The Great Courses
  • Created May 2, 2022 by
    Mandarin7584
  • Modified September 8, 2024 by
    JLS