Chekhov's Gun

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Last published Sat, Oct 22, 2022

Chekhov's gun is a dramatic principle that suggests that details within a story or play will contribute to the overall narrative. "If in the first act you have hung a pistol on the wall, then in the following one it should be fired. Otherwise don't put it there." "Why does my life here feel like a brilliant example of Chekhov's gun, Doctor? Answer me that."

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