Concept

Dilemma

You might say: no good options

A situation with no good options. Run home, or stay and warn bed four?

What it does

Shows her values through what she must give up.

Ask

What will each option cost her?

Trouble

The right choice is obvious, so there is no suspense.

What to look for

1. Running home or staying to warn bed four
2. A cost attached to each option

Sources

1. Randy Ingermanson, “Writing The Perfect Scene”, Large-Scale Structure of a Scene; Motivation-Reaction UnitsA Sequel has the following three-part pattern: Reaction Dilemma Decision

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