Book CLXXI
The Drama
On conflict and tension, the struggles that shape narrative, theatrical intensity
Chapters
1
The Conflict
On opposition as engine
“Conflict drives story. Without opposition, no drama. Struggle creates meaning.”
2
The Tension
On suspended uncertainty
“Tension is stretched possibility. What might happen, what could go wrong. The taut string before release.”
3
The Resolution
On the settling of conflict
“Resolution releases tension. Conflict settled, question answered. The exhale after drama.”