ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -In fiction writing, the definition of a subplot is a side story that runs parallel to the main plot. It has a secondary strand of characters and events that can infuse important information into the main storyline.

Detailed explanation-2: -A subplot is otherwise known as a minor story or a secondary plot which often runs parallel to the main plot. It can be about your main character(s) or about another character whose narrative interacts or impacts their narrative.

Detailed explanation-3: -A classic example would be a villain capturing a love interest, the protagonist further motivated to defeat this villain as the stakes have become personal (if they weren’t already). In a drama, a romantic/love interest subplot might raise the stakes for the protagonist, providing a barometer for their actions.

Detailed explanation-4: -A subplot is a secondary story in a novel. The main plot is the story’s central focus while the subplot provides an additional dimension to the story.

Detailed explanation-5: -There are three main types of subplots: romantic, conflict, and expository.