Alan Voit
September 15, 2015
English 9
Mr. Barazzuol
The Secluded Lot
- Exposition
“I’d like to inquire about a lot” the old man said, the effort of his decision evident in his voice (115).
- Rising Action
“I’d like a good view,” the old man explained. “but more important, privacy”(116)
- Rising Action
“Well, here we are,” Mr. Jerome said brightly. It was in far worse condition than he remembered and quite inaccessible. Besides, a bramble had caught on the sleeve of his good suit and left a slight tear.
“Of course, it needs a little fixing.”
“No, I like it the way it is – wild and secret and uncared-for – hidden by the thicket of branches.” (117)
- Rising Action
“Please sign here.” Mr. Jerome pushed the document towards him. The old man signed in a shaky hand. (118)
- Climax
A bee circled slowly overhead, then dove for its target.
“Ouch! Yelled Mr. Jerome. “That cursed bee stung me!”
- Falling Action
“With good beekeeping management, the colonies should increase to thirty in a few years.”
“Oh, no!” Jerome’s well-modulated voice rose to a shout: “Look here, I won’t have it. You must stop this at once!
- Falling Action
It must be illegal, he thought
- Denouement
“Mr. Jerome, I have reached an important decision: I should like to buy another lot.”