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Watch the video as a refresher on 5 stages of plot. Once you have watched the video, send me a 5 Stages of Plot Outline of your favorite episode of a show, a favorite movie, or book. You will complete it in Microsoft Word and upload it back to Canvas. Ex. Exposition - Bobby is the protagonist.

He lives in Chicago and the problem/ conflict is he plays piano very well but is rejected by the musical community and labeled a cheater because he was born with six fingers on each hand. Rising Action - Bobby meet's the top pianist, a boy named "Binniker" in the city and he only has nine fingers (he lost one in a lawn mower accident when he was a kid). Climax - The two face-off at the yearly competition for the title of best musician in CHI-Town. Falling action -Bobby beats Binniker fair and square in a recital but the crowd boos him.

Resolution -Binniker speaks up to the people booing him and Tells Bobby he earned the win. Bobby is accepted by the musical community.

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The following is a five-stage plot outline of the movie The Lion King, an animated film beloved by many and a classic example of narrative structure in film. This outline demonstrates the typical progression through the five stages of plot—exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution—by analyzing the story’s key events and character developments.

Exposition

The story begins in the Pride Lands of Africa, where a lion king named Mufasa rules with wisdom and strength. Mufasa's pride is flourishing, and his newborn son, Simba, is introduced as the future king. The audience learns about the Circle of Life and the pecking order of animals in the savannah. Simba’s childhood is depicted as joyful and full of curiosity, and his journey toward kingship is foreshadowed. The villainous lion Scar, Mufasa’s brother, begins to plot against Mufasa, driven by jealousy and ambition. This setup establishes the setting, characters, and the central conflict that will unfold.

Rising Action

Simba’s childhood adventures continue, with him exploring the Pride Lands and learning about his responsibilities as future king. Scar cunningly invites Simba to a dangerous gorge, pretending to help him, but then orchestrates a wildebeest stampede to kill him, resulting in Mufasa's death while saving Simba. Scar manipulates Simba into believing he is responsible for his father’s death, prompting Simba to run away from the Pride Lands. Meanwhile, Scar takes over as king, and the Pride Lands begin to decline in his reign. Simba’s exile marks the escalation of the conflict, and he grows up in a jungle environment with new friends, Timon and Pumbaa, embracing a carefree lifestyle, but with lingering guilt about his past.

Climax

The pivotal moment occurs when Simba’s childhood friend, Nala, finds him and urges him to return home and reclaim his rightful place as king. After much internal conflict and encouragement from his wise mentor, Rafiki, and the ghost of Mufasa, Simba confronts Scar. The confrontation culminates in a fierce battle between Simba’s allies and Scar’s hyena minions. During the fight, Simba and Scar face off directly. Simba finally remembers his true identity and claims his role as king. Scar is defeated and overthrown, climaxing the story’s tension and resolving the central conflict.

Falling Action

With Scar defeated, the Pride Lands begin to recover under Simba’s leadership. The hyenas are driven away, and the land starts to flourish again. Simba takes his place on Pride Rock, and the entire pride celebrates the end of Scar’s rule. The circle of life continues as Simba and Nala are shown together with their newborn cub, symbolizing hope and renewal for the future. The characters’ journey from fear and guilt to courage and responsibility highlights theme development and resolution of emotional conflicts.

Resolution

The film concludes with a triumphant presentation of Simba as the rightful king, reaffirming the themes of identity, responsibility, and the cyclical nature of life. The musical number “Circle of Life” symbolizes the restoration of order and balance in the Pride Lands. Simba’s acceptance of his role signifies maturity and readiness to lead his community, fulfilling the story’s moral lessons about bravery, self-awareness, and the importance of honoring one’s heritage. This closing scene encapsulates the story arc, wrapping up the narrative through redemption and renewal.

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