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This varies depending on the play, but for most it would be when the main character has a sudden realisation moment, an Epiphany or change of heart, which either alters the plays main initial intent or brings it to a different end

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What is the turning point in romeo and Juliet?

The turning point in the play "Romeo and Juliet" is when Romeo kills Tybalt, Juliet's cousin, and is banished from Verona. This sets in motion a plan to reunite Romeo and Juliet, which eventually ends in their deaths.


What is the rising action in 'Antigone'?

The rising action is what builds up to the turning point in a story. The turning point in the play 'Antigone' is the sprinkling of the dust, and the anointing with oil, over the dead body of Polyneices by Antigone. The rising action therefore is the non-burial of the dead from the Argive enemy and their Theban collaborators.


What is the term that describes the part of a play's structure in which the playwright twists the events of the plot and the subplots?

The term that describes this part of a play's structure is called the "climax." In the climax, the tension reaches its peak as the plot and subplots intertwine, leading to a turning point in the narrative. It is typically followed by the resolution, where conflicts are addressed and outcomes are revealed.


How was William Shakespeare a turning point in history?

Actually, William Shakespeare's life and career was not a turning point. It was a part of the development of drama which did not take a new turning because of Shakespeare's career. Indeed, his plays were not particularly popular according to Restoration tastes.


What is the turning point in Antigone?

The turning point in Antigone is when Creons son, Haimon, dies. Creon shows remorse and compassion for the first time, but most importantly he takes responsibility for his actions and is able to admit to himself that Haimons death is his fault. Creon is a dynamic character, he changes greatly throughout the play and by the end he is able to accept that his own mortality is enevitable and that family comes before fortune.