English Plot Diagram for The Landlady – Flashcards
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Title
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The Landlady
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Author
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Roald Dahl
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Setting
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Bath, England, evening
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Situation/ Climate
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a young business man is looking for a place to stay
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Characters
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Billy Weaver, Landlady
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Protagonist vs. Antagonist
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Billy vs. Landlady
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Conflict
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Billy inquires about a place to stay, he sees a sign and is compelled to enter
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Rising Action
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1. An elderly, polite lady opens the door and convinces him to stay 2. Billy sees 2 names from the guestbook he can't place 3. Lady serves Billy tea 4. They discuss former guests- But are they still there?
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Climax
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"I stuff all my little pets when they pass away."
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Falling Action
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1. Tea tastes like bitter almonds 2. The Landlady make sure Billy has signed the guestbook
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Resolution
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The Landlady tells Billy he is the only guest for 2-3 years
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Theme
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Things are not always as they seem. Don't judge a book by its cover.
