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Lesson 6. Layers that Fascinate Us
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Dean's Delivering Multiple Layers
What I learned from this lesson is that Bruce Willis was a ghost the whole time! What?! ;oP
What I learned is that adding layers to the elements of the story adds layers of intrigue and fun for the audience's experience!
Plot Layers
1. Major Scheme Revealed
Surface Layer:
The syndicate wants to eliminate Lena to protect their operations.
Beneath That:
The syndicate’s ultimate goal is to collapse the entire witness protection program, sending a message that no one can escape their reach.
How Revealed:
Lena and Carter discover encrypted messages and documents detailing coordinated attacks on multiple safehouses, revealing the broader scheme.
2. Mystery Revealed
Surface Layer:
Carter appears to be a dedicated agent committed to protecting Lena.
Beneath That:
Carter has been working both sides to gather enough evidence to bring down the syndicate from within.
How Revealed:
Carter intentionally leads Lena to a hidden cache of evidence he’s been compiling, explaining his true motives and actions.
3. Thought it was One Thing, but it is Another
Surface Layer:
The safehouse is perceived as a secure hideout for Lena.
Beneath That:
The safehouse is a strategic trap set by the syndicate to lure out informants and their protectors.
How Revealed:
Hidden sections of the safehouse containing surveillance equipment are discovered, indicating it was designed to monitor and report movements to the syndicate.
4. Major Shift in Meaning
Surface Layer:
The syndicate appears to be a standalone criminal organization.
Beneath That:
The syndicate is part of a larger, more dangerous international criminal network.
How Revealed:
A captured syndicate member hints at a "greater power" that ensures their downfall even if the syndicate fails, leading to the discovery of the global network.
5. Hidden History
Surface Layer:
The safehouse is a remote, secure location for protecting witnesses.
Beneath That:
It was previously a syndicate stronghold and has historical significance as a resistance site.
How Revealed:
Old blueprints, documents, and personal stories reveal its past, linking it to Lena’s family and past syndicate operations.
6. Hidden Plan
Surface Layer:
Carter’s mission is to protect Lena and the information she carries.
Beneath That:
Carter’s true mission is to use Lena as bait to draw out the entire syndicate leadership.
How Revealed:
Carter explains his strategy to Lena during a critical moment, showing her the risks and the bigger picture.
Character Layers
Lena
Surface Layer:
Lena is an informant with crucial information against the syndicate.
Beneath That:
She was once a high-ranking member of the syndicate, with deep connections and personal stakes.
How Revealed:
Flashbacks and interactions with characters from her past gradually reveal her deeper involvement and motivations.
Agent Carter
Surface Layer:
Carter is a federal agent dedicated to protecting Lena.
Beneath That:
He is working as a double agent, gathering evidence against the syndicate while maintaining his cover.
How Revealed:
Strategic decisions and hidden evidence he leads Lena to uncover his true role and intentions.
Agent Miller
Surface Layer:
Miller is a loyal federal agent on Carter’s team.
Beneath That:
He is being blackmailed by the syndicate, forced to provide inside information.
How Revealed:
Intercepted communications and a desperate confession during a confrontation reveal his coercion and internal conflict.
The Boss
Surface Layer:
The Boss is the ruthless leader of the syndicate.
Beneath That:
He is also a high-ranking government official, using his position to shield the syndicate’s activities.
How Revealed:
Investigation and uncovered documents during the climax reveal his dual identity and extensive control.
Location Layers
Safehouse
Surface Layer:
A secure hideout for protecting Lena.
Beneath That:
Contains hidden surveillance rooms, an underground armory, and was previously a syndicate stronghold.
How Revealed:
Exploration and hidden panels discovered by Lena and Carter during moments of tension and investigation.
Syndicate Compound
Surface Layer:
The main headquarters of the syndicate.
Beneath That:
Includes a command center, interrogation rooms, and an underground network of bunkers.
How Revealed:
Lena and Carter infiltrate the compound, discovering the hidden facilities and the scale of the operation during their escape.
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This reply was modified 11 months, 2 weeks ago by Dean Burkey.
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