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 * In Media Res**

Definition: "In medias res" is the term for beginning the story in the middle of the action. The characters, setting, and conflict are then introduced through a series of flashbacks or through characters relating past events to each other.

//Http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/In_medias_res//. 2 Feb. 2010. Web. 3 Mar. 2010.//


 * Literary Example**: __The Odyssey__



//-The book itself is written in a In Media Res Technique. Therefore, after reading the novel, the readers will realize that the book starts with most of Odysseus’ journey already finished. The story before the journey is told through flashbacks.//

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 * Cinematic Example**: __Raging Bull__

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-The film goes through a series of flashbacks. The main character Jake becomes a professional boxer who eventually loses everything later on. The usage of film techniques makes the viewers understand why he becomes an oaf at the end of the flick.
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