In the next chapter we will begin an exploration of Objective Characters found in the Overall Story throughline. Here we meet the Protagonist, Antagonist, and several other archetypes. Next we dissect each archetype to see what essential dramatic elements it contains. Finally, we examine how those same elements can be combined in different, non-archetypal patterns to create more realistic and versatile complex characters.

Then we turn our attention to the Subjective Characters: Main and Impact. We examine how the audience point of view is shifted through the Main Character's growth. We also explore the forces that drive these two characters and forge the beliefs they possess.