Graphic Novel Narrative Essay Example
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- I wonder where we should go?
- EXPOSITION
- I guess towards the loud music.
- CONFLICT
- Good Luck!
- Thank you for coming to the race and raising money for pancreatic cancer research.
- RISING ACTION
- I got this! First place here I come!
- My girlfriend and I arrived in the parking lot and followed the loud music to where the festival was being held. It was my first bike race and I was nervous. It would be 24 miles of winding roads and hills between me and the finish line.
- RISING ACTION
- What a bummer!
- 13 Miles
- The racers lined their bikes at the starting line and I double-checked my pack and my helmet. The man called out, “I am very grateful that you are all here to help support research on pancreatic cancer. Let the race begin!”
- CLIMAX
- OH NO! I was so close to catching up!
- I worked to control my breathing as I accelerated down the street and through a series of winding turns. I was comfortably in 4th place and knew that I would be able to stay here for a while before making my move to take the lead.
- FALLING ACTION AND RESOLUTION
- There is always next year...
- I do feel good about how well I did before my bike broke...
- I was nearing the 13-mile mark and was getting ready to move into 1st place when my chain snapped! I watched as the other bikers passed me and called out “What a bummer” and “That sucks, dude. Better luck next time.”
- I managed to fix my chain and took off down the street as fast as I could. Eventually, I was able to catch up to the last racer and thought to myself, At least I won’t be last… But then there was a loud crash as the rear derailleur of my bike snapped. I knew my race was over.
- I nice person gave me and my bike a ride back to the festival. I cheered as the other bikers crossed the finish line a while after. I felt disappointed and upset that my bike had broken, but I did feel good that I had done so well up until that point.
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