NOTE: After writing part two of this planned three-part series, I decided it was way too long. So this is now a four-part series. You’re welcome.
Last week recap
In last week’s part one on “I wish I knew how to quit you,” we discussed a bit about the organizational goals of the end of a novel. You can read it here, but here’s a quick review.
Reversal
The reversal follows the climax as the tension declines and the story approaches its natural end point. Reversal portrays a significant change in the situation, the circumstances, for the protagonist. Cinderella was living in the basement as a servant, not even allowed to attend the Prince’s Ball. At the end, she’s living in the castle as a princess. Her circumstances have changed.
Resolution
The second piece that happens with the ending is resolution. If r…
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