Elements of a Symbolic Drama

Depiction of Motives - The Dramatistic Pentad (Act, Scene, Agent, Agency, Purpose)
The Guilt-Redemption Cycle: 1) Arousal of Guilt

2) Purification of Guilt by either:
a) Mortification (self-sacrifice), or

b) Victimage (scapegoating others)
3) Redemption

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