The three act structure represents the screenplay. It shows how the protagonist gets from the beginning of the narrative to the end,

showing any obstacles that they have overcome.

Act 1 – The Set Up

-Establish the position of the female protagonist.

-The audience can’t relate to her and so don’t like her very

much.-She participates in high class

criminal activity, such as murders and mass cocaine

distribution.-She hears about a new

dealer in her area.-They meet up and she

discovers he wants to join forces and collaborate…

Three Act Structure

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Act 2 – The Confrontation-The introduction of this new

dealer into her life causes her to become confused. (Plot point

1)

-She either has to kill the new dealer as he will steal her clients or they will have to

work together.- She decides that she

doesn’t want to kill him because she is starting to

like him.- They decide to work together and she slowly

falls in love him.- The audience begin to like

the protagonist.

Three Act Structure

Hannah Burgess

Act 3 – The Resolution

-She becomes focused on the new man in her life, and after one last big deal she hopes to settle down with the new love

of her life. (Plot point 2)

-MI5 track down her location after receiving information

from an informant.-She tries to escape as the

MI5 draw closer to her but the man holds her back.

-She realises she has been deceived, which results in a

shoot out.-She is killed by the man she

loves.

Three Act Structure

Hannah Burgess