MMSP145 - 3 Act Structure Paragraph

In the beginning setting (which starts at Plot Point 1), a man is being pursued. He’s searching for a place to hide—searching for answers. He ends up in a woman’s house. Act 1 consists of a back story that includes flashing back to a tragic and troubled adolescence as well as a love affair with substance abuse. Act II involves a love interest that motivates his transition from dark times to brighter days. Plot Point 2 occurs when she is taken away from him as he struggles with regressing to old habits. Act III concludes with the murder of an innocent and suicide.