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Being There script analysis

Being There script - Save the Cat beat sheet analysis

Being There follows simple gardener Chance as he is thrust from his routine into the elite world of the Rands and ultimately becomes a political idol. Through his naiveté and gardening metaphors, the story explores themes of authenticity and perception. The emotional arc culminates in loss, introspection, and a return to Chance’s natural world.

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1

Opening Image

Scene 1 / Page 1 / 1% target

90%

Opens on Chance quietly working in the townhouse garden, establishing his peaceful, routine life.

2

Theme Stated

Scene 5 / Page 5 / 5% target

80%

Louise informs Chance the Old Man is failing, hinting at change and the inevitability of mortality.

... Good evening, Louise.
3

Set-Up

Scenes 1-4 / Pages 1-4 / 10% target

85%

Introduces Chance’s daily routine—gardening, watching TV, and obedient service—establishing his innocence and stability.

4

Catalyst

Scene 6 / Page 6 / 12% target

88%

Chance learns the Old Man has died, abruptly upsetting his world and triggering the plot.

He's dead, Chance! The Old Man's dead!
5

Debate

Scenes 7-8 / Pages 7-8 / 20% target

78%

Chance visits the Old Man’s room and then says goodbye to Louise, facing uncertainty about his future.

6

Break into Two

Scene 13 / Page 13 / 25% target

86%

Chance is struck by a limo and meets Eve Rand, crossing into the unfamiliar world of wealth and influence.

7

B Story

Scene 14 / Page 14 / 30% target

75%

Eve introduces herself to Chance, planting the seed of their personal relationship amid the main plot.

Oh, by the way - I'm Eve Rand.
8

Fun and Games

Scenes 15-23 / Pages 15-23 / 40% target

82%

Chance navigates the Rand mansion: hospital visits, dinner conversations, and policy discussions showcase his charm and the absurdity of his elevation.

9

Midpoint

Scene 27 / Page 27 / 50% target

89%

Chance advises the President using a gardening metaphor, marking his peak influence and complete acceptance.

You look much taller on television, Mr. President.
10

Bad Guys Close In

Scene 36 / Page 36 / 65% target

80%

At Sophie’s party, the press and dignitaries swarm Chance, showing the pressures and scrutiny of fame.

I do not read any newspapers. I watch TV.
11

All Is Lost

Scene 41 / Page 41 / 75% target

88%

Benjamin Rand’s funeral represents the literal and symbolic end of Chance’s patronage and status.

12

Dark Night of the Soul

Scene 42 / Page 42 / 80% target

84%

Chance alone in the woods, tending a seedling, reflects his isolation and doubt after losing Rand.

13

Break into Three

Scene 44 / Page 44 / 85% target

87%

Eve and Allenby find Chance on the roadside, signaling his return to connection and the real world.

Oh, Chauncey, darling... Where have you been? We thought we'd lost you - we've been looking all over!
14

Finale

Scene 44 / Page 44 / 95% target

81%

Reunited with Eve, Chance moves from solitude back into human relationships, completing his emotional journey.

15

Final Image

Scene 42 / Page 42 / 99% target

85%

The seedling in the woods parallels the opening garden, showing Chance’s unchanging authenticity and cyclical renewal.