The purely personal perspective. It explores the conflict unique to the central character that no one else can truly experience.
is a comprehensive theory of story structure that posits a complete story is essentially an allegory for a single human mind attempting to solve a problem. Developed by Melanie Anne Phillips and Chris Huntley, it provides a highly structured system—often described as having its own unique jargon—to help writers identify and resolve inconsistencies in their narratives. The Core Philosophy: The Story Mind
To achieve this sense of completeness, Dramatica requires every story to be viewed from four distinct perspectives, known as : Dramatica
The objective perspective. It covers the conflict that involves everyone in the story (e.g., a war, a heist, or a mystery).
Jim Hull - Mastering Narrative Design with Dramatica - Maven The purely personal perspective
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.
Understanding Dramatica: The "Story Mind" Theory of Narrative Structure Developed by Melanie Anne Phillips and Chris Huntley,
The "we" perspective. It focuses on the growing or decaying relationship between the Main and Influence characters specifically. Key Terminologies and Concepts