Titanic Plot Pyramid: answer key
1. Exposition

The Titanic prepares to leave England for America with Jack and Rose on-board.

2. Inciting Incident

Jack stops Rose from committing suicide.

3. Rising Action

Rose's mother, her fiance, Cal, and Cal's bodyguard try to keep Jack away from Rose as the two begin to fall in love. The ship hits an iceberg.

4. Climax

The Titanic splits in two and sinks.

5. Falling Action

Jack, Rose and the other passengers wait for lifeboats.

6. Resolution

Rose is rescued and gives her name as Rose Dawson. As a result, Cal never finds her again.

7. Dénouement

Elderly Rose drops the necklace into the sea and visualizes Jack as she dies peacefully.