The concept of plot in narrative theory pertains to the change of the state of affairs. These changes are triggered by the negation of an existing state, which then opens the path for a new state to emerge. The negation of the prior state is, therefore, the fundamental driving force behind the development of plot. Grasping the nature of this negational dynamics is crucial for understanding the structure of a plot. In this chapter, I explore the concept of “negational dynamics” from both Eastern and Western literary traditions. My goal is to identify the shared dynamics that underlie the progression of a narrative’s plot across these diverse cultural contexts.