Narrative Writing: Planning
Angelique Ooi
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Characters
Problem
Climax
Resolution
Setting:
Autumn season, small neighbourhood, unnamed Western country.
Character(1):
Jae Park [16]
Korean-American Male
Childhood best friends with Brian Kang
Character(2):
Brian Kang [16]
Korean-Canadian Male
Secretly likes his best friend since childhood - Jae
Problem:
Brian is thinking about what to do with his feelings for his best friend - to confess or move on?
Problem:
While thinking, Jae suddenly tells Brian that he is considering on accepting a confession he had gotten.
Problem:
Brian tries to persuade him not to and Jae feels angry as to why he isn't supportive of him and asks why.
Climax:
Brian tries not to show his pain and tells him other excuses. Jae does not believe him.
Climax:
Unable to hold back, Brian impulsively kisses Jae and shouts That's why!
Resolution:
After realizing what he did, Brian tells him to pretend nothing happened without even hearing Jae's respond.