V.   Occurrence

A Drama is a composition and enactment of two or more Occurrences as Scenes, real or imagined, performed by one or more actors and spectators representing themselves or the characters of the plot and the alleged dialogue.

The word Drama is derived from the ancient Greek word δρaμα (drama) meaning “action or deed”. The word did not acquire its formal meaning as “an act, theatrical play; a fictional composition” under the mind influence system of the Jesuits deployed through the Shakespeare folio in the late 16th Century. Prior to this time, dating back to Ancient Greece, Ancient Greek plays were known as tragedy from τραγwδία (tragoidia), comedy from κωμωδία (kōmōidia) and satire σατυρικα(saturika).

The most significant formal aspect of Drama both in fictional plays and legal drama is the adoption of a classic "three-act structure" of three (3) parts being the Setup, Confrontation and the Resolution.

The First Act of a Drama is usually to establish the main characters, their relationships and the pressing controversy that confronts the main character (Protagonist). The first act usually ends upon the "first dramatic turning point" where the full crucible facing the Protagonist is laid bare by the Antagonist.

The Second Act of a Drama, also referred to as "rising action", normally sees the Protagonist respond to the crucible in some form of defence of attack. However, the efforts only normally make things worse as the Antagonist(s) appear superior in skill, in knowledge, while the Protagonist struggles to find their competence that can only be solved through a higher sense of self awareness, or "epinoia".

The Third and Final Act of a Drama sees the resolution of the story. The climax, also known as the "second dramatic turning point" is when all the outstanding threads of the story are brought to their most intense moment and the key question(s) resolved, leaving the protagonist and other characters with the benefit of knowledge of hindsight and self awareness.

Unlike other forms of fiction, Drama in the classic Greek style of tragedy often ends with the Protagonist suffering some great loss, sacrifice, punishment or even death at the end of the Third Act.

When applied to a court matter, the first dramatic turning point is the Plea and the second dramatic turning point or "climax" is the verdict.