2. Denouement
Denouement is derived from French word ‘Dénouer’, meaning ‘to
untie’.
Denouement is the final resolution of a plot, as of a drama or novel.
It is the outcome or resolution of a doubtful series of occurrences.
The denouement is the very end of a story, the part where all the
different plotlines are finally tied up and all remaining questions
answered.
It happens right after the climax, the most exciting point in the story,
and it shows the aftermath of that climax.
The denouement is usually the very last thing that audience sees, so it
has to be well-written or the story will seem unsatisfying.
3. • Examples:
• In a story about a serial killer, the killer has been identified and the
police begin trying to bring closure for families and victims.
• In a story about war, the war has ended, and those who have survived
begin to try to piece their lives back together.
Examples of Denouement in Literature:
• Romeo and Juliet-the families make amends and Romeo's father will
erect a statue for Juliet.
• Wuthering Heights-Heathcliffe fulfills his goal of being master of both
estates, but has lost everyone he loves, and then he dies.
• The Hunger Games Series-ends with the marriage of Katniss and
Peeta.
