SIX-STAGE PLOT STRUCTURE

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Stage I: Stage II: Stage III: Stage IV: Stage V: Stage VI:
SETUP NEW PROGRESS COMPLICATIONS FINAL PUSH AFTER-
Fully in
identity SITUATION Vacillates between
identity and essence
& HIGHER STAKES Retreats to identity,
then returns fully to
MATH
Glimpses essence Moves steadily into essence essence Transformed
existence

Turning Point #1: Turning Point #2: Turning Point #3: Turning Point #4: Turning Point #5:
Opportunity Change of Plans Point of No Return Major Setback Climax

Act I Act II Act III

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