![]() The term Deus Ex Machina is used in dramatic arts to refer to an unforeseen and often implausible event that suddenly provides a solution or otherwise resolves all of the difficulties of the protagonist’s situation. The use of this plot device has been criticized by many as breaking realism in storytelling because it removes any element of suspense and often feels like cheating. ![]() It was traditionally used in ancient Greek theater to refer to a crane on stage that lowered actors playing gods onto the stage at dramatic moments in the play. The term comes from the Latin expression “deus ex machina” meaning “god out of the machine.” ![]() A Deus ex Machina is an artificial or improbable device, which suddenly and unexpectedly solves a seemingly unsolvable problem. ![]()
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