Imagine you are writing a sequel to "The Lady or the Tiger." Your story will pick up where Frank R. Stockton left off. Use the graphic organizer to help plot out your resolution to "The Lady or the Tiger." **You will not write your sequel just yet—you're planning it in this assignment.*
How will you introduce the characters? Will you give them names or keep them as their descriptors? Did he open the left door? The right door? Or did the princess intervene before he could choose? Explain your choice. Describe how the princess will react? Describe how the lover will react? Describe how the damsel will react? Describe how the king will react? Is the opening of the door the rising action or the climax? Explain your choice. Describe your falling action. How will you ensure all questions are answered and loose ends are tied, supplying a clear ending?
PART 2
How do you want the reader to feel after reading your resolution? Brainstorm ways to use different narrative techniques to establish tone and emotion. Here is a list of some narrative techniques to help you review:
Dialogue, Flashbacks, Foreshadowing, Juxtaposition, Pacing, Perspective, stream of Consciousness
An explanation of why you selected this technique and how you used it in your resolution. (2-3 sentences each)
To introduce the characters, I would give them names to make them more relatable and distinct. The protagonist, the young man who was faced with the choice of the doors, could be named John. The princess could be named Isabella, the lover could be named Edward, and the damsel could be named Emily.
In my sequel, I would choose to have the young man open the left door. This choice adds suspense and unpredictability to the story, as readers might expect the princess to intervene before his decision. By having him choose without interference, it creates an opportunity for conflict, resolution, and character development.
The princess would react with a mix of relief and anxiety. She would be relieved that the young man is alive but anxious about the potential revelation of the lady behind the right door, whom she views as a threat to their love.
The lover, Edward, would initially feel a surge of joy and hope upon seeing the lady behind the left door, only to realize that she is not the princess. He would feel conflicted and torn between his love for the princess and his attraction to the lady.
The damsel, Emily, would express gratitude towards the young man for saving her life, but her gratitude would be tinged with uncertainty and confusion about his true feelings and motivations.
The king, upon seeing the result of the chosen door, would feel a mix of surprise and satisfaction. This outcome challenges his authority and tests his ability to maintain control over the situation.
The opening of the door can be considered the climax as it is the turning point of the story, revealing the chosen fate of the young man. It intensifies the conflict between the characters and sets the stage for the falling action.
The falling action would involve the aftermath of the chosen door and the subsequent consequences for the characters. It would address the conflicts, dilemmas, and emotional turmoil that arise from the young man's choice.
To ensure all questions are answered and loose ends are tied, I would provide a clear resolution. This could involve a final confrontation between the young man, the princess, the lover, and the king, where each character's motivations and desires are laid bare. The resolution would shed light on the complex romantic dynamics and provide closure to the story, answering the central question of which door was chosen and its implications for the characters' futures.
To establish the desired tone and emotion in the resolution, I would use narrative techniques such as dialogue and pacing. Dialogue would enable the characters to express their true emotions, intentions, and conflicts, allowing the reader to empathize with their struggles. Pacing would be used strategically to build tension and create moments of reflection, guiding the reader's emotional journey throughout the resolution.