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The alternative perspective. This character (or force) challenges the Main Character's world view, forcing them to consider a different way of solving their problem.
Dramatica is known for its rigorous, sometimes technical terminology used to define narrative elements: Dramatica
Jim Hull - Mastering Narrative Design with Dramatica - Maven The alternative perspective
At the heart of Dramatica is the concept of the . This theory suggests that the characters, plot, and themes of a story represent different facets of a single psychology. When a story feels "complete" to an audience, it is because it has explored all possible solutions to a central problem (or "inequity"), mimicking the way a healthy mind processes a real-life challenge. The Four Throughlines Dramatica