Filling in the Sticky Notes: Act II, Part 4: Somehow things get even more tense

Previous posts in this series:

Act I HERE
Act II part 1 HERE
Act II part 2 HERE
Act II part 3 HERE



ACT II, PART 4


Just when things have gotten really super tense . . . they get even more tense. Not only do you have to go to the witch's castle and get her broom-- before you even get there she captures you with her flying monkeys, and imprisons you! Not only has Verna decided she'll kill Bob, now she has to figure out all the particulars, from how much time she might have before he recognizes her, to what method she'll use, and how she'll escape being caught. Not only is the whole country afflicted by strange bird behavior, people are dying from it. More and more people.

Sometimes, there are ups and downs, temporary triumphs but then greater losses. You're drunk, in your nightgown, in public, on stage . . . but then, you're giving a good comedy act. But then you flash your boob and you're in jail. All Is Lost.

You finally, miraculously get the witch's broom . . . but then the wizard turns out to be a fake who can't help you. But then he can help you because has a balloon to get you back to Kansas! But then the balloon takes off without you. All Is Lost.

TO DO:

What further obstacles/ challenges does your character face in Act II, as the tension ramps even higher after the stakes-raising Midpoint? Is there a point at which it seems there is really no way out, that all is lost? Add four or more scenes showing what happens after the Midpoint, including an All is Lost moment if you want to.