I've had to look back at old notes to begin the final phases of ACoM. The original outline for the book had so many subplots happening, at what seemed, after the plot was finished, it made the book look like it was dragging. Having the subplots happen parallel to the larger story, instead of extending the story, makes it so much easier to finish the book, and allows me to use them as a way to showcase the intellect of the protagonists.
The antagonist has done his greatest damage, but his bag of tricks are far from over. He manipulates wonderfully. He even gives an impressive attempt to manipulate one of the main protagonists. The main antagonists is a great example of how tonality is far more important than the words used to speak to someone. People don't get that sometimes. That's why directors have to say, "Say it with FEELING." I'm talking to you Keanu Reeves. You too, Melanie Griffith!
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