The First Half of the Second Act

In story structure, the first half of the second act is traditionally a period of comparative reaction. It takes place within the main conflict of the adventure world and is focused entirely on moving the protagonist forward through a series of obstacles toward a final plot goal. Between the two arcs, the mid point and its moment of truth changes everything - signalling a shift in focus from acquiring to letting go. For example, in the queen arc story, dotty leads the charge with theatrical stunts that bring in crowds and inspires other players to do the same.