Sequence 5: Reacting to the Midpoint & Raising the Stakes
The hero reacts to the "real problem" revelation, then acts to redeem himself, now understanding what he needs and how to act better to solve problem. Plans the second attempt and deals with aftermath of failure.
- Emotional reaction to midpoint
- Reluctance to go on
- Decision and new committment
- Hero tries to prove himself
- Hero redeems himself
- Proactive Hero
- Active Antagonist
- Planning the second attempt
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- Hero tries to convince ally/lover/team to give him a second chance
- Hero & ally bonding
- Hero and ally unite against antagonist