Plot Diagram Example of "The Wedding Dance"

Exposition
The setting is a mountain village of the Philippines where Awiyao has been remarried.

Conflict
Awiyao has left his wife Lumnay, whom he loved very much. However, she couldnt give him
a child. He has now married Madulimay in hopes to have a son, who will continue his
legacy. This is something Awiyao expresses as important in his culture. However, Lumnay is
upset because she loves Awiyao and doesnt want this separation.

Rising Action
Outside of their house, the women of the village are dancing in celebration of the wedding.
Awiyao leaves to try and comfort Lumnay. He offers her the house, fields, and his mother's
beads, all of which are items of the life that they built together. This, however, is not what
Lumnay wants. Despite her repeated attempts to sway him, Awiyao stands steadfast that
they cannot be together because he needs a child.

Climax
Awiyao finally leaves to re-join the wedding and Lumnay runs into the hills.

Falling Action
Lumnay sits on the side of the mountain overlooking the blazing fire and dancing women,
thinking about how her life has changed. She has a sense of desperation, isolation, and
worthlessness.

Resolution

The reader is left not knowing what will become of Lumnay.