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prose: plot summary of “A man who had no eyes”
PLOT
The plot is how the
author arranges events to develop his basic idea. It is the sequence of events
in a story or play. The plot is a planned, logical series of events having a
beginning, middle, and end. The short story usually has one plot so it
can be read in one sitting.
It is divided into five, they are :
a.
Exposition (introduction)
Provides the background information needed to properly understand the
story, such as the problem in the beginning of the story, characters, and
setting. It can be also used to summarize the topic. It is also the time the
story is taking place. In some texts is a very direct exposition, like in a
fairytale once upon a time...
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He
was a blind beggar, carrying the traditional battered can, and thumping his way
before him with the cautious, half-furtive effort of the sightless..
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And,
thought Mr. Parsons, he was very glad to be alive. A few years ago he had been
little more than a skilled laborer; now he was successful, respected, admired…
Insurance…
b.
Rising action
The basic internal conflict is complicated by the
introduction of related secondary conflicts and is the base for the climax.
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The
shabby man pocketed the two half dollars. "Fourteen years, guv’nor."
Then he added with an insane sort of pride: "Westbury, sir, I was one of
‘em."
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"Westbury,"
repeated Mr. Parsons. "Ah yes. The chemical explosion . . .
c.
Climax
Turning point which marks a change for the better
or the worse, in the protagonist’s affairs. Also, this is where the main
part happens or the most dramatic part.
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He swallowed ---a studied sob---and stood dumbly expectant. He could
imagine the next words: Tough luck, my
man. Damned tough luck. Now I
want to ---
"That’s the story, guv’nor."
The spring wind shrilled past them, damp and
quivering.
“Not
quite," said Mr. Parsons.
The blind peddlar shivered crazily. "Not quite?
What do you mean, you ---? "
"The story is true," Mr. Parsons said,
"except that it was the other way around."
d.
Falling action
The conflict between the protagonist and the
antagonist unravels,
with the protagonist winning or losing against the antagonist. The falling
action might contain a moment of final suspense, during which the final outcome
of the conflict is in doubt.
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"I was in C shop," said Mr. Parsons. "It was the
other way around. You were the fellow who hauled back on me and climbed over
me. You were bigger than I was, Markwardt."
e.
Resolution
The conclusion of the story, conflict are
resolved and creating
normality for the characters. More modern works may have no resolution, because of a quick or surprise ending.
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People in the street turned to stare at him.
"You got away but I’m blind! Do you hear?
I’m---"
"Well," said Mr. Parsons, don’t make such a
row about it, Markwardt…So am I."
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