The purpose of a prologue is to set the story up.
Have you ever been reading a screenplay or watching a movie and noticed that the first few pages serve to set things up? We call that a prologue. And it comes from ancient Greek. It’s a way to begin a story that sets up the world and the scene. The literary term is written to set the story in motion. They are specific plot devices used by writers across mediums.
This part of the story matters a ton!
Today, we’re going to go over the prologue. We’ll talk about its purpose and its definition. And we’ll look at some examples in literature, film, and television. We’ll also go over how you can use them in your storytelling to expand on the worldbuilding and stakes.
Let’s get started by going into the definition.
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Author: Jason Hellerman
This article comes from No Film School and can be read on the original site.
