Writing: Plot and Setting

A poem's mood

Yes, setting can include external conflict that arises from the physical environment or surroundings within the story. The geographical location, time period, and atmosphere can influence and contribute to external conflicts faced by the characters.

Eveline and Araby are both set in Dublin, Ireland. These two comprise an anthology of short stories written by James Joyce which explore the human condition using Catholic imagery and real life scenarios.

To keep the reader reading. Tension arises where there is a risk for the characters in the story, and uncertainty as to some aspect of the outcome. The reader is induced to keep reading because he cares about what happens to the characters, and wants to know whether the character will avoid the risk, or how he or she will avoid the risk, as the genre usually dictates whether the main character will ultimately succeed.

Setting can act as a backdrop that influences characters' actions and emotions, create atmosphere or mood, and provide context for the story's events. It can also serve as a mirror reflecting characters' internal struggles or as a symbol representing larger themes or ideas in the narrative.

In the film "Letters to God," Tyler does pass away. The movie is based on the real-life story of a young boy named Tyler Doherty who battled cancer and inspired those around him with his faith and positive attitude. The story emphasizes the impact Tyler had on others through his letters to God, even after his passing.

"Utz" is a story by Isaac Bashevis Singer about a wealthy and eccentric Jewish man who decides to leave his fortune to the city of New York when he dies. He believes that his money is a burden and that cities have souls. After his death, his niece and nephew fight over his inheritance, but ultimately the money goes to the city as per his wishes.

In a series of episodes, the story's plot typically progresses through a series of events that build upon each other, leading to escalating tension and conflict. Each episode contributes to the overall narrative by introducing new developments, resolving some conflicts, and setting up future storylines. As the series unfolds, characters may grow and change, relationships may evolve, and overarching themes may become more defined, ultimately leading to a resolution or climax.

No, a setting does not have to directly contribute to a story's theme, but it can enhance and support it. A well-crafted setting can provide context, atmosphere, and symbolism that reinforce the central themes of a story, adding depth and resonance to the narrative.

Sure! How about a story where a young protagonist discovers a hidden portal to another world in their attic? The protagonist decides to explore this mysterious realm, only to realize that they hold the key to saving it from destruction. As they navigate this new world and its challenges, they must learn to harness their inner strength and make difficult choices to protect both realms.

In James Joyce's "Eveline", the decision to remain at home was made due to Eveline's promise to her mother. If she left, the guilt of failing to follow through on her mother's last request as well as leaving her siblings alone would be a constant presence in her life and she would never be able to experience true happiness. She can remember the good times for the family, and how life used to be. That is what does and will continue to keep her committed to with the family.

No, not always. While it is common for authors to establish the mood at the beginning of a story, some authors may choose to reveal it gradually or shift it throughout the narrative to create a more dynamic reading experience.

"Chronicle of a Death Foretold" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez is a novella that can be categorized as a blend of literary fiction and magical realism. It explores themes of honor, justice, and fate through the lens of a small Latin American town.

The main character faces an unexpected challenge or conflict that disrupts their routine or goals, forcing them to take action and make choices that drive the plot forward. This could be a sudden event, revelation, obstacle, or decision that propels the story in a new direction.

One morning, a boy called Nicholas doesn't want to eat his breakfast, and puts a frog in his bowl.His distant aunt gives out to him for this, and Nicholas's two cousins and younger brother are taken to the seaside at Jagbourough, while he has to remain at home as a punishment.

When the other children have left, Nicholas's distant aunt goes to work in the garden and commands him to stay out of the gooseberry garden.Nicholas instead takes the key from a shelf in the library

and sneaks into the lumber room, where he is never allowed to go.He has lots of fun in the lumber room.He sees lots of beautiful and strange objects, such as old ornaments, tapestries, and a teapot shaped like a duck. He finds a big book with pictures of birds in it. While he is looking at a picture of a duck, the aunt screams for him.Nicholas finds that she has fallen into a tank of water, and refuses to help her out on the grounds that she is an impostor.

Nicholas's cousins and brother come back from the sea in a very bad mood.They have had no fun at all because the tide was in and one of them had sore feet.The aunt was rescued from the watertank by a kitchen maid after more than half an hour.Only Nicholas is happy because he is thinking of a tapestry depicting hounds and a stag.

Murder can be both a theme and a plot in a story. As a theme, it can explore the moral, ethical, and psychological implications of taking another person's life. As a plot, murder can drive the narrative forward by creating conflict, mystery, and suspense.

Yes, the plot of a story is typically based on short story elements such as exposition, conflict, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution. These elements help to structure the story and create a compelling narrative for the reader.

If you're going to be a writer, you need to come up with your own plots! Do some research into the year and see what sorts of things happened. Here's a link to show you how writers get their plot ideas.

There really are no bad plots -- only ones that have not been thought out well. A good plot is exciting, believable, and moves along logically. A boring or confusing plot would not do those things, but it would not necessarily be "bad" because it can always be rewritten to improve it.

The climax is the point of highest tension or conflict in a story, where the outcome becomes clear and leads to the resolution. It is the turning point that determines the direction of the plot and typically occurs towards the end of the story.

Waverly and her mother in "Rules of the Game" both share a strong-willed and competitive nature, but they express it differently. Waverly is more outwardly rebellious and seeks independence, while her mother emphasizes tradition and the importance of sacrifice for success. Their dynamic reflects a clash between tradition and assimilation in immigrant families.

The exposition is the opening part of the play that introduces the background of the play and its characters. This is considered the backstory and sets the stage and tone for the play and its characters.

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