Theseus and the Minotaur Plot Diagram
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Greek Mythology - The Hero Theseus
Lesson Plans by Anna Warfield
Theseus is one of the great heroes of Greek mythology. His exploits demonstrate his intelligence, sense of justice, and great physical skill.
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Theseus and the Minotaur Plot Diagram
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- EXPOSITION
- CONFLICT
- RISING ACTION
- Theseus is born to Aethra and Poseidon/Aegeus. His father leaves his sword and sandals under a rock for Theseus to find when he is older.
- CLIMAX
- After retrieving his father's sword, Theseus goes to Athens where the Marathon Bull kills a visiting prince from Crete. Athens and Crete go to war.
- FALLING ACTION
- An oracle tells Athens to satisfy Minos' demands to end the war. Theseus volunteers as tribute to Crete, as one of the seven youths and seven maidens that Minos requires.
- RESOLUTION
- Ariadne, the princess in Crete, falls in love with Theseus. With the help of Daedalus, she tells Theseus to use a spool of thread to find his way. Theseus enters the labyrinth.
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- Theseus defeats the Minotaur and frees Athens from its debt to Minos.
- Though Theseus won the day, tragedy strikes. Theseus forgot to change the sails from black to white. His father jumped off the cliff into the ocean from grief.
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