The Reactive Art Model

Stage 3: Disruption & Subversion

Presence actively disrupts the story, introducing an alternative emotional perspective. This throws the expected arc into question. The antithesis becomes more apparent, emphasizing the disconnect between structured meaning and raw emotional reality.

        [Presence]  →  (Challenges story’s trajectory)  
             │  
             ▼  
     ┌───────────────────┐  
     │  STORY DERAILED   │ → (Theme muted, irony takes hold)  
     └───────────────────┘  
             ▼  
        [Antithesis]  →  (Focus shifts to emotional perception)