<P> This struggle usually results in neither character completely winning or losing . In most cases, each character's plan is both partially successful and partially foiled by their adversary . The central struggle between the two characters is unique in that the protagonist makes a decision which shows their moral quality, and ultimately decides their fate . In a tragedy, the protagonist here makes a poor decision or a miscalculation that demonstrates their tragic flaw . </P> <P> According to Freytag, the falling action phase consists of events that lead to the ending . Character's actions resolve the problem . In the beginning of this phase, the antagonist often has the upper hand . The protagonist has never been further from accomplishing their goal . The outcome depends on which side the protagonist has put themselves on . </P> <P> In this phase the protagonist and antagonist have solved their problems and either the protagonist or antagonist wins the conflict . The conflict officially ends . Some stories show what happens to the characters after the conflict ends and / or they show what happens to the characters in the future . </P> <P> A plot device is a means of advancing the plot in a story . It is often used to motivate characters, create urgency, or resolve a difficulty . This can be contrasted with moving a story forward with dramatic technique; that is, by making things happen because characters take action for well - developed reasons . An example of a plot device would be when the cavalry shows up at the last moment and saves the day in a battle . In contrast, an adversarial character who has been struggling with himself and saves the day due to a change of heart would be considered dramatic technique . </P>

What do we call a plot where the events do not lead to a change in the character(s)