Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Synopsis
Conflict
What conflict or disagreement started the
story movingstate in a sentence or two
what forces are in opposition.
Example:
After being falsely accused and convicted
of murdering his wife, Dr. Richard Kimble
manages to escape when the train he is
riding derails, allowing him to flee.
Rising Action
How is the action of the film moved along
or accelerated? One or two examples is
sufficient here.
Examples:
While on the run and trying to clear his name,
Kimble seeks out sympathetic friends though is
all the time pursued by U.S. Marshal Sam
Gerard. The disgraced doctor is even chased and
forced to leap from a dam to avoid capture.
Conclusion / Resolution
A sentence or two about HOW the
conflict is resolved will suffice here:
Example:
After tracking down the elusive onearmed man he believes to be the real
killer, Kimble is brought face to face with
his pursuer Gerard and the man who
REALLY brought about his wifes death.