Unlock the Hidden Secrets of Plot and Subplot: Master the Art of Suspense That Keeps Readers on the Edge of Their Seats
Here’s an example of how a subplot may operate to support the main plot.
Mr. Monk Goes to The Circus
In the television show, Monk, there’s an episode where Monk solves the murder of a circus ringmaster. That’s the A plot.
The B plot is introduced when Monk and his nurse, Sharona, go to the circus to investigate.
Here’s a clip from the episode:
The B Plot
The B plot comes into play when Sharona encounters the elephant and freaks out. We learn she’s terrified of elephants due to a traumatic scene she once witnessed at a zoo.
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