Understanding Plot Structure in Storytelling

Delve into the essential components of a plot - from the exposition introducing characters and setting, to the rising action building tension towards the climax, and the resolution in the falling action. Explore these elements through the journey of Tsotsi and his gang as they navigate through conflicts, decisions, and eventual self-discovery.

• Plot structure
• Exposition
• Rising action
• Climax
• Resolution

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1. Structure of the Plot

2. THE PLOT This is the sequencing of events to create a story. There are 5 essential parts of the plot:

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4. EXPOSITION This is the beginning of the story. It introduces: Characters Setting Some aspects of the story Some aspects of the conflict

5. EXPOSITION IN TSOTSI Tsotsi and his gang (Boston, Butcher and Die Aap) are in a township waiting for darkness. It is Friday night and pay day for workers. They choose Gumboot Dhlamini as their victim. His murder leaves Boston sick, and Boston questions their `decency .

6. RISING ACTION This relates to events that are unresolved and that lead to the climax. These events, by revealing character flaws and background circumstances, create suspense and tension.

7. RISING ACTION IN TSOTSI Boston questions and taunts Tsotsi. Tsotsi assaults Boston and runs away from Boston. It is in this time that he takes responsibility for the baby. He stalks Morris.

8. THE CLIMAX This is the turning point of the story. It is the highest level of suspense or action.

9. CLIMAX IN TSOTSI Through his interaction with Morris, Tsotsi: understands that he can make choices. understands that mothers love their children. remembers his past. names the baby David.

10. FALLING ACTION These are events that occur after the climax. These events lead to the resolution.

11. FALLING ACTION IN TSOTSI Tsotsi breaks all ties with the gang. He finds Boston and takes care of him. He has a conversation with Isaiah about God. He decides to go to church.

12. RESOLUTION This is the end of the story where the conflicts and problems are resolved.

13. RESOLUTION IN TSOTSI Tsotsi has regained his identity. He dies trying to save the baby. His smile suggests his redemption.