Everyone loves an underdog, and at this point in the story the character is as outmatched, outgunned and outmaneuvered by the antagonist as he could possibly be. The only thing he has on his side is determination (and a general sense of morality), but he’s still going to need a little luck for his Longshot to succeed. Lucky for him the story gods are smiling down on him from the story heavens. If the character were in a position of superiority coming into this act, it would lessen the impact of his ultimate victory over the antagonist. We won’t feel surprise or relief in his success if he’s
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