A deep-dive into the two narrative structures driving the classic action/adventure Raiders of the Lost Ark.

While many consider Raiders to be evidence of a "5-Act" or "6-Act" structure, the truth is the presence of two completely different 4-Act structures. Using the Dramatica theory of story, we take a look at these two individual arguments and explain how Kasdan masterfully wove them together to appear as a single "story."

In addition, we discuss updates to our Subtext service (referred to as the "Atomizer" in the podcast), and examine the thematic structure of the Tonya Harding biopic, I, Tonya.

You can read the entire transcription of this episode here.

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Show Notes & Links

• Raiders of the Lost Ark - The Ark Storyform
• Raiders of the Lost Ark - Raiders Storyform
• I, Tonya Storyform
• Objectivity, But At the Wrong Level a post referred to in the podcast regarding Genre in Dramatica

Narrative First theme by Alex Hull. Hear more on his Soundcloud, Operation Solace.