As we have seen, each of these sixteen perspectives has a slightly different flavor because of the particular point of view linked with a specific Class. This alone is a more quantitative way to look at Theme than has previously been available, yet we still have three more levels of the thematic structure to explore! Each level has its own kind of perspectives. For convenience, we call the thematic perspectives created at any level story points (appreciations), which simply means that is how we understand a problem at that level from that point of view.

Because of practical constraints on the size of this book, we won't be able to go into as much detail for story points at the Type, Variation, and Element levels as we might like. What we can do is provide a general description of the story points found in each throughline. Once one gets a feel for how a throughline changes the meaning of a structural item in general, one can apply that understanding to any item in the structure and arrive at an accurate dramatic appreciation.

To recap, the Main Character Throughline represents the audience point of view in a story. The Impact Character Throughline is the opposing point of view the audience is asked to consider. The Subjective Story Throughline contains the passionate argument tied to the relationship between those two points of view. The Overall Story Throughline encompasses the practical argument about the relative value of all possible approaches to solving the story's central problem including those of the Main and Impact Characters.

So, a Main Character Throughline explores what it looks like and feels like to have a particular kind of problem (often seen as drive). The Impact Character Throughline explores what kind of impact someone with that kind of problem (or drive) has on the people and events around him. The Subjective Story Throughline explores how the problem affects the relationship between Main and Impact Characters. The Overall Story Throughline explores which is the better position to be in for the benefit of everyone.

Keeping these points of view in mind, let's see what other story points are created at the Type, Variation, and Element levels.