Marcus hits Sal and then Sal pulls away from Miranda. He later explains that he needed some alone time.
The conflict happens whenever you want. Conflict just means what happens to thwart the characters when they try to reach their goals.
The climax of a story typically occurs near the end, when the tension and conflict reach their peak. It is the moment of greatest emotional intensity or suspense, where the outcome of the main conflict is revealed or decided.
Negotiation
Negotiation
Bargaining, negotiating, persuading
In "When You Reach Me," the external conflict is between Miranda and the mysterious notes she receives that seem to predict the future, leading her to unravel a complex mystery that involves time-travel and the safety of her friend Sal. The conflict revolves around Miranda's attempt to make sense of these clues and prevent a potential tragedy.
Bargaining, negotiating, persuading
Bargaining, negotiating, persuading
Bargaining, negotiating, persuading
Bargaining, negotiating, persuading
dont be greedy? must give up something in order to reach an agreement.
The part of a story we call "rising action" is that part where the tension and conflict increase until they reach the climax or peak of the story.