Freytag’s Formula: Difference between revisions

Freytag's Formula was created by <span class= "plainlinks"> [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gustav_Freytag Gustav Freytag] </span> in 1863, giving a guide to writing a [[tragedy]], but can be used when writing any type of literature. There are six parts to the formula. <span class= "plainlinks">[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exposition_(narrative) Exposition]</span> is the first element. It introduces the characters. <span class= "plainlinks">[http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_the_exciting_force#slide=1&article=What_is_the_exciting_force Exciting Force]</span> develops the next element, <span class= "plainlinks">[http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/rising+action rising action]</span>. Rising Action is the introduction to the heart of the story, <span class= "plainlinks"> [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Climax_(narrative) climax] </span>. <span class= "plainlinks">[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dramatic_structure Falling Action]</span> helps us understand the conflict better, and answers any unanswered questions to the climax.<span class= "plainlinks"> [http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/catastrophe Catastrophe] </span> is the end of the story. This provides closure to the story. This formula is often used to structure many works of literature. It is widely recognized in Shakespeare's Tragedies.