Near the end of the third act, there is a drastic turn of events that exponentially complicates things for the character. Something happens to destabilize the already turbulent situation and amplify the Central Conflict. If the Reality Check in Act Two was a firecracker, The Turn is a stick of dynamite. It is a major revelation, plot twist or complication that raises the stakes for the character and his allies. This event is often surprising, coming as a shock to both the character and the audience.
