David L. Barr, "Using Plot to Discern Structure in John's Apocalypse," Proceedings of the Eastern Great Lakes and Mid-West Biblical Societies 15,
_____1995: 23-33.

Advanced level

Employing the best from contemporary narrative analysis, Barr makes the case for a three-plot division of Revelation which looks something like this:

  Plot One Plot Two Plot Three
Setting Patmos Heaven Earth
Characters Jesus as Eschatos Man

John

Churches

 Jesus as Lamb-Slain

Elders and

Heavenly Beings

 Jesus as Heavenly Warrior

Dragon and Beasts

Woman and her children
Action Letter Writing Worship War
John's Character as: Secretary Heavenly Traveler Seer/Prophet
Mythic Paradigm Theophany Throne Vision Holy War
Chapters 1 - 3 4 - 11.18 11.19 - 22

Engaging style, well-read.