{"id":508290,"date":"2022-06-08T12:00:43","date_gmt":"2022-06-08T11:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jerichowriters.com\/?p=508290"},"modified":"2022-11-16T10:47:43","modified_gmt":"2022-11-16T10:47:43","slug":"what-is-the-denouement-of-a-story","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jerichowriters.com\/what-is-the-denouement-of-a-story\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is The D\u00e9nouement Of A Story? Your Guide (With Tips)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The word &#8216;d\u00e9nouement&#8217; is a borrowed word that came to the English language via the French word <em>denoue<\/em>. Its literal Latin meaning is to \u2018untie the knot\u2019. This is why we now use it as a literary term to refer to the conclusion of a novel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, I will explain the definition and purpose of literature d\u00e9nouement, demonstrate how to confidently use d\u00e9nouement to improve your storytelling and story structure, as well as illustrate examples of d\u00e9nouement in well-known stories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"What-Is-Literature-Denouement\"><strong>What Is A D\u00e9nouement In Literature?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The d\u00e9nouement of a story (whether it&#8217;s a book, play or movie) is a literary device that involves the tying up of all the loose ends, the ironing out of <a href=\"https:\/\/jerichowriters.com\/how-to-plot-a-novel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the plot<\/a>, and the final resolution that should leave your audience feeling satisfied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As writers, the narrative of our work should have a<a href=\"https:\/\/jerichowriters.com\/what-is-freytags-pyramid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> story arc<\/a> and take readers through the five stages of development; exposition,<a href=\"https:\/\/jerichowriters.com\/what-is-the-rising-action-of-a-story\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> rising action<\/a>, climax, falling action, and d\u00e9nouement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>D\u00e9nouement occurs at the very end and it needs to help readers understand the bigger picture and how all of the subplots and events have led to its creation. This is true for all genres and forms of storytelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But why can&#8217;t we simply leave our readers guessing, instead of finishing on a high note? Let&#8217;s find out&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"What-Is-The-Purpose-Of-Denouement-In-Literature\"><strong>What Is The Purpose Of D\u00e9nouement In Literature?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Simply put, stories demand conflict. <a href=\"https:\/\/jerichowriters.com\/driving-the-story-internal-vs-external-conflict\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Conflict<\/a>, in turn, leads to a climax which then demands d\u00e9nouement in the final scene to give the audience a sense of closure. You can&#8217;t get to the exciting point then leave readers guessing!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is also the part where we discover the moral of a story, or we learn the lesson. Human beings love to see good beat evil. This is why d\u00e9nouement is particularly important when it comes to children\u2019s books (where everyone &#8216;lived happily ever after&#8217;).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, this doesn\u2019t mean every single novel has to have a fully-formed d\u00e9nouement in its final pages. If the book is part of a series, the final chapter may wrap up the book&#8217;s side storyline, but there may be a cliffhanger for the bigger story thread in order to entice readers to the next book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although some standalone books break the writing rules and shun d\u00e9nouement completely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The critically acclaimed <em>Tangerine<\/em> by Christine Mangan is testament to that. Whilst in the film world, Jordan Belfort remains an unsavoury idol in the award-winning <em>The Wolf of Wall Street<\/em>. Not all stories <em>can<\/em> have the typical Happily Ever After (we will see more examples of that later on), but authors should strive to offer, if not a conclusive finale, at least a glimmer of hope!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"833\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/jerichowriters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/what-is-denouement.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-denouement\" class=\"wp-image-508349\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jerichowriters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/what-is-denouement.jpg 833w, https:\/\/jerichowriters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/what-is-denouement-600x360.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jerichowriters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/what-is-denouement-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jerichowriters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/what-is-denouement-768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jerichowriters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/what-is-denouement-640x384.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 833px) 100vw, 833px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Is-An-Epilogue-The-Same-As-Denouement\">Is An Epilogue The Same As D\u00e9nouement?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s tempting to think that epilogue is just another word for d\u00e9nouement. It&#8217;s not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An<a href=\"https:\/\/jerichowriters.com\/what-is-an-epilogue\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> epilogue <\/a>is an optional section that a writer may choose to add to their story &#8211; or not &#8211; to show how characters are faring after the main storyline has finished (think of the<em> Harry Potter<\/em> series when we see the kids as adults at the very end).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, the criteria of an epilogue doesn\u2019t extend itself to restoring immediate order and giving readers a sense of finality &#8211; it&#8217;s simply an add-on, an optional glimpse into the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Examples-Of-Denouement-In-Literature\"><strong>Examples Of D\u00e9nouement In Literature<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s take a look at some d\u00e9nouement examples in action (beware, spoilers abound!):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>Romeo And Juliet<\/em><\/strong> (William Shakespeare)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>William Shakespeare\u2019s <em>Romeo and Juliet<\/em> highlights the importance and impact of employing d\u00e9nouement as a technique for closure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of offering a happy ending, the double suicide of the main characters means this particular d\u00e9nouement teachers the audience a lesson &#8211; that it was their death, not their love, that healed the family feud.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>William Shakespeare was a master of d\u00e9nouement, ensuring that every last scene in his plays culminated in a dramatic (and conclusive) finale!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>Like Water For Chocolate<\/em> (Laura Esquivel)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Like Water For Chocolate\u2019s <\/em>finale offers readers a hugely rewarding d\u00e9nouement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Firstly, Tita\u2019s efforts are a literal breakthrough for the next generation in her family. The battle for her niece pays off and Esperanza can now marry whoever she chooses without being duty-bound to care for her mother &#8211; just as Tita had to for so many precious years of her life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, Rosaura\u2019s death also creates a new beginning for Tita herself. Now that Pedro is a widower, finally they no longer need to hide their love for one another and they can be together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>The Queen\u2019s Gambit<\/em><\/strong> (Walter Tevis)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The popular Netflix series (and book adaptation) could not have left us with a greater celebration of accomplishment on behalf of its genius chess-playing protagonist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beth\u2019s life challenges up until the point of d\u00e9nouement have been enormous. But despite everything her life has thrown at her, she overcomes every one of her hurdles to finally defeat her greatest chess rival, bringing her story to a highly satisfying conclusion.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"833\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/jerichowriters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/denouement-in-literature.jpg\" alt=\"denouement-in-literature\" class=\"wp-image-508351\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jerichowriters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/denouement-in-literature.jpg 833w, https:\/\/jerichowriters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/denouement-in-literature-600x360.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jerichowriters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/denouement-in-literature-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jerichowriters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/denouement-in-literature-768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jerichowriters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/denouement-in-literature-640x384.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 833px) 100vw, 833px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Literary Work With Satisfactory D\u00e9nouement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>Moby Dick<\/em> (Herman Melville)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The sea rolled in and everyone died&#8230; except our narrator, Ishmael. Killing everyone off is one way to finish a story, worked for Shakespeare too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>The Great Gatsby<\/em> (Scott Fitzgerald)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>After the climax of Myrtle&#8217;s accidental death, leading to Gatsby&#8217;s murder, the narrator (Nick Carraway) decides to leave Long Island high society and return to the Midwest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>The Catcher In The Rye<\/em> (J. D. Salinger)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In the final scene, Holden Caulfield calmly watches Phoebe riding a carousel, a sweet childhood moment of innocence, and Holden resolves to worry less about adulthood and the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"How-To-Use-Denouement-In-Your-Story\"><strong>How To Use D\u00e9nouement In Your Story<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We all have unique storytelling voices and naturally this extends to the manner in which we deliver our d\u00e9nouement. There&#8217;s the light d\u00e9nouement (yay, everyone survives and is happy) and the dark d\u00e9nouement (oh, they all die).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best way to learn about what endings work best is to read books and watch movies as much as possible, in all genres, and look out for each example of a d\u00e9nouement. Ask yourself <em>why<\/em> certain endings fill you with the feel-good factor and leave you satisfied&#8230; and why others don&#8217;t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some stories don&#8217;t suit a happy ending, and that&#8217;s fine; it&#8217;s important your d\u00e9nouement makes sense in the context of the whole story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Here Are Five Basic Rules To Follow:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>D\u00e9nouement should tie up every single loose end in such a way that a quick tug won\u2019t make everything unravel again! Readers should not be left with a single niggle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>D\u00e9nouement should allow key characters the chance to reflect realistically on their story, whilst taking into account whether their reactions feel warranted.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>D\u00e9nouement should be plausible and believable (even if you write fantasy, the book should be wrapped up in a way that makes sense).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>D\u00e9nouement should complete the aforementioned story arc and work in harmony with the previous components of it: exposition, rising action, climax, and falling action.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>D\u00e9nouement should link effortlessly with the main themes of your novel.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"833\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/jerichowriters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/what-is-denouement-in-literature.jpg\" alt=\"what-is-denouement-in-literature\" class=\"wp-image-508350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jerichowriters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/what-is-denouement-in-literature.jpg 833w, https:\/\/jerichowriters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/what-is-denouement-in-literature-600x360.jpg 600w, https:\/\/jerichowriters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/what-is-denouement-in-literature-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jerichowriters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/what-is-denouement-in-literature-768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jerichowriters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/what-is-denouement-in-literature-640x384.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 833px) 100vw, 833px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Frequently-Asked-Questions\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Is The Difference Between Resolution And D\u00e9nouement?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>These two literary terms may seem interchangeable at first but they are significantly different. A resolution can happen at any time in the story, and will typically play out in the form of<a href=\"https:\/\/jerichowriters.com\/heros-journey-writing-compelling-story\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> a character solving a major problem<\/a>. A d\u00e9nouement, on the other hand, is what takes place at the end of a story and answers all remaining questions the reader may have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Is Included In The D\u00e9nouement?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The d\u00e9nouement of a story is at the author\u2019s discretion, but it is definitely the point at which the bad guys should be revealed (and hopefully brought to justice), the hero rewarded, secrets unearthed, and loose ends tied up. Writers take readers on a journey of escapism, so that journey needs to have a satisfyingly plausible ending.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Long Is A D\u00e9nouement?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>As the last structural element of a novel, the d\u00e9nouement should wrap everything up as quickly and neatly as possible in one or two scenes. That said, it will depend on how many characters and <a href=\"https:\/\/jerichowriters.com\/the-power-of-the-sub-plot\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">subplots <\/a>require disentanglement. One way to work around this is to try not to leave too many loose ends until those last few pages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Do You Write A D\u00e9nouement?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to writing a book, <a href=\"https:\/\/jerichowriters.com\/how-to-plan-a-novel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">plotting<\/a> the d\u00e9nouement is always a smart move (even if you prefer to make it up as you go along). Leave your readers happy or shocked, but a vague fade to black will not cut it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Refer back to the key points made in this article and make sure you have added each element to your manuscript. Some writers like to work backwards, starting with the ending then ensuring they add all the foreshadowing and hints that will make the last scene (and possibly <a href=\"https:\/\/jerichowriters.com\/how-to-write-a-compelling-plot-twist-a-complete-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">big twist<\/a>) plausible and satisfying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"The-End\">The End<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I hope this article has given you a conclusive summary of what to do in the final part of your story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It may be tempting to cut corners when you&#8217;re on the verge of typing THE END, but it&#8217;s vital to be just as diligent with your d\u00e9nouement as you are with your opening chapter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because your final words, and that final scene, will stay with your readers forever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The word &#8216;d\u00e9nouement&#8217; is a borrowed word that came to the English language via the French word denoue. Its literal Latin meaning is to \u2018untie the knot\u2019. This is why we now use it as a literary term to refer to the conclusion of a novel. 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