By Stumbling into the Central Conflict in this act, the character, often unintentionally, makes the antagonist aware of his existence. The forces of antagonism discover who he is and what he’s after. Because the antagonist now recognizes the character as a threat to his plans, he makes a concentrated effort to eliminate him from the picture. This Intentional Opposition is the realization of the Central Conflict which pits the character and antagonist against each other.
