Act Analysis                        
Many of my classes were asked to look specifically at one section of the traditional plot-line:

Act One - Exposition
Act Two - Rising Action
Act Three - Climax
Act Four - Falling Action
Act Five - Resoltion

This close examination shows the groups both the importance of conflict as well as dramatic structure.
HORATIO
Very well, my lord.

HAMLET
Upon the talk of the poisoning?

HORATIO
I did very well note him.
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