Viewer's knowledge confined to external behavior of characters. Interesting to note, however, that even dream sequences are often narrated in an objective mode. The demonstrates the power and prevalence of objective narration as a classical convention. A scene can be composed of many separate shots, edited together. The dominant mode of cinematic storytelling, so-called because of its long, and influential history, and because it was developed and perfected within American studio films.
Individual characters serve as causal agents.
Actions result from primarily psychological causes. Protagonist has desire, encounters conflict from antagonist, change results. The typical CHC plot will order story chronology so as to present the cause-effect chain most clearly and strikingly. Motivation of all elements will strive to be as clear and complete as possible. CHC tends to favor objective and unrestricted narration.