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A Sun (2019) | Deconstructing Good and Evil

Every narrative deals with opposites. This is one of the defining elements for creating dramatic tension. Dramatic tension is what keeps us engaged in a story. The four types of dramatic tension in classical drama are relationships, tasks, surprises, and mysteries. The tension of relationships explores conflicts between characters—family members, lovers, rivals.