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Tables of Contents for Backwards and Forwards
Chapter/Section Title
Page #
Page Count
Foreword
vii
Introduction
3
4
Part One: Shape
7
30
1. What Happens That Makes Something Else Happen?
9
3
2. And What Happens Next?
12
3
3. But Do It Backwards
15
4
4. Stasis and Intrusion
19
6
5. Obstacle, Conflict
25
7
6. Ignorance Is Bliss
32
3
7. Things Theatrical
35
2
Part Two: Methods
37
42
8. Exposition
39
6
9. Forwards: Hungry for Next
45
15
10. Missing Persons (Character)
60
8
11. Image
68
8
12. Theme
76
3
Part Three: Tricks of the Trade
79
13. Background Information
81
2
14. Trusting the Playwright
83
2
15. Families
85
1
16. Generalities: Mood, Atmosphere
86
1
17. The Unique Factor
87
2
18. Changing Eras
89
3
19. Climax
92
1
20. Beginnings/Endings
93
1
21. Rereading
94
1
22. What Next?
95