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From the French, meaning "to tie." Following the events of the [[climax]], the ''dénouement'' is the resolution or outcome of a drama or novel. This unraveling of events usually only occurs in comedies and tragedies. | |||
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== Works Cited == | |||
[http://www.bartleby.com/61/37/D0133700.html The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language] | |||
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Latest revision as of 11:52, 9 February 2006
From the French, meaning "to tie." Following the events of the climax, the dénouement is the resolution or outcome of a drama or novel. This unraveling of events usually only occurs in comedies and tragedies.