A common use for Storyboard That is to help students create a plot diagram of the events from a novel. Not only is this a great way to teach the parts of the plot, but it reinforces major events and help students develop greater understanding of literary structures.
Students can create a storyboard capturing the narrative arc in a story with a six-cell storyboard containing the major parts of the plot diagram. For each cell, have students create a scene that follows the story in sequence using: Exposition, Conflict, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, and Resolution.
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Student Instructions
Create a visual plot diagram of "The Cask of Amontillado".
Teachers can begin by discussing examples of well-known resolutions with students in class. The discussion should revolve around the types and structure of resolution. Remind the students that their target audience also plays a big role in the determination of the ending.
Recognize the main conflict(s) that have been propelling the plot. These conflicts may be between characters, with nature or society, or they may be internal (emotional or psychological), external, or both.
If the narrative has subplots, be sure that each subplot also has an ending. Subplots frequently feature auxiliary characters or other conflicts that advance the main plot.
Give the readers a sense of closure and emotional fulfillment by providing a conclusion. The resolution should feel appropriate and significant, but it doesn't necessarily have to be perfect.
Ask the students, what kind of ending they want to give to the story. The main question is to ask do they want to leave it for open interpretation or tie up all the loose ends. After making up their mind, students can connect the resolution with the rest of the story.
Review the initial scene or commencement of the story. A compelling resolution frequently contrasts or repeats the start in a way that creates a satisfying narrative arc.
Under the guise of sampling a unique wine called Amontillado, Montresor tricks Fortunato into entering the tombs. When they are far down the catacombs, Montresor walls Fortunato in and shackles him to a wall, virtually burying him alive.
The story is set during the season of carnival, which is a time of celebration and fun. This environment stands in contrast to the gloomy and evil activities taken on in the catacombs. The irony is added to the story's somber themes by the holiday mood.
Fortunato is successfully walled into the catacombs by Montresor at the end of the narrative, where he is left to perish. After carrying out his act of vengeance, Montresor acknowledges that it has been fifty years since the incident.