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Structure
The arrangement of and relations between the parts or elements of something complex.
There are some common structure :
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Exposition
Describe that ordered society and its conditions.
Intoduce the main story elements.
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Rising action force
The main character(protagonist)reacts to the initiating event by taking steps to achieve a goal or resolve the problem.
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hamartia(悲劇缺憾)
Signs of conflict arise, uncovering of fatal flaw.
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Climax
Plot twist or tuming point.
The protagonist's "Fatal Flaw"is put into play, moving to an inevitable downfall.
Events controlling hero, not hero controlling events.
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Falling action / tragic force
Repercissions of the climax, mostly where the "Fatal Flaw" leads the character to a deadly decision.
Social chaos between characters and event in nature.
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Catastrophe
Hero inevitably dies with note of finality.
Regarded as second climax.
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Denouement
Normality is restored and the conflict is resolved.
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