Concept

Reaction

You might say: emotional response

Her emotional follow-through after the disaster. Panic: she hides and shakes.

What it does

Lets the reader feel the blow and catch their breath.

Ask

How does the disaster hit her?

Trouble

Nothing seems to affect her.

What to look for

1. Hiding and shaking
2. An emotional blow before the next choice

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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