A common narrative device used in film (and other art forms) is an event that assembles all the protagonists together (weddings, parties, conferences, funerals, cruises, flights, sports matches, etc). Its a common trope used to assemble characters in the same space in order to introduce an inciting incident. My question is, has there much analysis of this particular device, and does it even have a name? Any advice is appreciated. ---- To sign off Screen-L, e-mail [log in to unmask] and put SIGNOFF Screen-L in the message. Problems? Contact [log in to unmask]