Conspiracy Theory

Inciting Event: Jerry barges in on Alice to tell her his conspiracy theory about the President’s assassination.

First Plot Point: Jerry is kidnapped and tortured.

First Pinch Point: The CIA comes for Jerry in the hospital.

Midpoint: The CIA raids Jerry’s apartment.

Second Pinch Point: The CIA sends a strike team to try to capture Jerry after he buys a copy of Catcher in the Rye.

Third Plot Point: Alice is told that Jerry assassinated her father.

Climax: The CIA kidnap Alice.

Climactic Moment: Jonas dies.

Resolution: Alice realizes Jerry is still alive.

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