subplot

ikincil olay örgüsü, yan hikâye

a secondary plot in a literary or dramatic work that runs parallel to the main plot

The short story includes a simple subplot about a lost dog.

• In the novel, a subplot about political intrigue adds depth to the main story.
• The film's subplot involving the detective's past explains his motives.
• Critics praised the series for its intricate subplot that mirrors the central theme of redemption.
• Scholars argue that the subplot concerning colonial exploitation enriches the novel's commentary on power dynamics.

• develop a subplot · bir yan hikâye geliştirmek The author develops a subplot that explores the protagonist's childhood.
• parallel subplot · paralel yan hikâye A parallel subplot follows the antagonist's rise to power.
• have a subplot The novel has a subplot that deals with family secrets.

sb: somebody · sth: something