This is the most popular style in the Western tradition.
In this type of play structure there is a definite begining, middle, and end.
In all structures we have a PROTAGONIST.
1. This is the major character within the play who tries to attain a certain goal.
2. This is often the title character.
The Protagonist is opposed by the ANTAGONIST.
Click here for the five different types of Antagonists.
Below is a graph of Climatic Play Structure.
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