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Dénouement is a French term commonly used in literary criticism and narrative theory to describe the resolution or unraveling of a plot in a story. The word originates from the Old French *denue*, meaning "untying," and is derived from the Latin *denodare*, which translates to "to unravel" or "to untie." In storytelling, the dénouement marks the point where the central conflict or tension is resolved, often bringing closure to the narrative.
The dénouement typically follows the climax, the peak of tension in a story, and precedes the falling
In classical narrative structures, such as those outlined by Aristotle in *Poetics*, the dénouement ensures that
The concept of dénouement is widely applied across various forms of storytelling, including novels, plays, films,