Sequence 4: First Attempt, First Failure & Consequences

Hero makes first attempt to act to solve the problem - and fails - culminates in midpoint when the hero discovers what is REALLY going on... and can stop acting in ignorance.

1. The First Attempt
2. First Failure
3. Antagonist Counter Attacks
4. Consequences of Failure
5. Co-protagonist and/or Team confront the hero over failure
6. Hero denies the problem