Date
12-16-2025
Department
College of Arts and Sciences
Degree
Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing (MFA)
Chair
Durrel Nelson
Keywords
Screenplay, Creative Writing
Disciplines
Creative Writing
Recommended Citation
Johnson, Karla Morales, "Courage and Candy" (2025). Masters Theses. 1415.
https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/masters/1415
Abstract
This paper explores how the classic three act structure is used in screenwriting to drive character development throughout the story. The first act being the introduction that sets the stage to who the main character is and the challenges they will face later on. The second act features the most character growth with the main character overcoming challenge after challenge. The third and final act is the resolution of the conflict that showcases the journey the main character has gone through.
