What are the rising actions in The Vile Village?

Answer 1

In "The Vile Village," the rising actions include the Baudelaire orphans arriving in the village of V.F.D. and discovering its peculiar customs, such as the villagers’ obsession with following the "Quagmire Code." They learn about the mysterious disappearance of their friends, the Quagmire triplets, and the increasing tension as the villagers suspect the Baudelaires of wrongdoing. As they search for clues, the orphans face obstacles from the townspeople and the sinister presence of Count Olaf, who is scheming to capture them. This escalating tension builds toward the climax as they try to unravel the mystery and rescue their friends.