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The protagonist commits further to their unconventional or erratic choices. Rather than de-escalating the tension, the author amplifies the absurdity or danger of the situation to lock in reader engagement. 3. Introduction of the Inciting Incident

The core theme of the prologue revolves around the concept of "performing sanity." The protagonist is acutely aware of how he is perceived. This meta-awareness creates a layer of tragedy; the son understands the rules of the "normal" world but finds himself physically incapable of following them.