Scene (performing arts)
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| In [[fiction]], a '''scene''' is a unit of [[drama]]. A '''sequel''' is what follows; an aftermath. Together, scene and sequel provide the building blocks of [[Plot (narrative)|plot]] for [[short story|short stories]], [[novel]]s, and other forms of fiction. | In [[fiction]], a '''scene''' is a unit of [[drama]]. A '''sequel''' is what follows; an aftermath. Together, scene and sequel provide the building blocks of [[Plot (narrative)|plot]] for [[short story|short stories]], [[novel]]s, and other forms of fiction. | ||
| ==Characteristics of a scene== | ==Characteristics of a scene== | ||
| - | Scene has been characterized from several different perspectives. The concept of a scene in fiction comes from theater, where it describes the action that takes place in a single setting.{{Ref|fn6}} Raymond Obstfeld, in ''Novelist's Essential Guide to Crafting Scenes'', describes scene as having a structure similar to a complete novel, with a beginning, a middle, and an ending.{{Ref|fn10}} | + | Scene has been characterized from several different perspectives. The concept of a scene in fiction comes from theater, where it describes the action that takes place in a single setting. Raymond Obstfeld, in ''Novelist's Essential Guide to Crafting Scenes'', describes scene as having a structure similar to a complete novel, with a beginning, a middle, and an ending. |
| Jack M. Bickham, in ''Scene & Structure, How to Construct Fiction with Scene-by-scene Flow, Logic and Readability'', describes a scene as a segment of story action, written moment-by-moment, without summary, presented onstage in the story "now." He also portrays a scene as having a fundamental pattern: | Jack M. Bickham, in ''Scene & Structure, How to Construct Fiction with Scene-by-scene Flow, Logic and Readability'', describes a scene as a segment of story action, written moment-by-moment, without summary, presented onstage in the story "now." He also portrays a scene as having a fundamental pattern: | ||
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| * [[Theatrical scenery]] | * [[Theatrical scenery]] | ||
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| + | :''[[nude scene]], [[death scene]]'' | ||
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In fiction, a scene is a unit of drama. A sequel is what follows; an aftermath. Together, scene and sequel provide the building blocks of plot for short stories, novels, and other forms of fiction.
Characteristics of a scene
Scene has been characterized from several different perspectives. The concept of a scene in fiction comes from theater, where it describes the action that takes place in a single setting. Raymond Obstfeld, in Novelist's Essential Guide to Crafting Scenes, describes scene as having a structure similar to a complete novel, with a beginning, a middle, and an ending.
Jack M. Bickham, in Scene & Structure, How to Construct Fiction with Scene-by-scene Flow, Logic and Readability, describes a scene as a segment of story action, written moment-by-moment, without summary, presented onstage in the story "now." He also portrays a scene as having a fundamental pattern:
- Statement of a goal
- Introduction and development of conflict
- Failure of the character to reach his goal, a tactical disaster
The nature and characteristics of scene are a matter of ongoing discussion.
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Examples
