Rising Action at the Parable of the Sowers by Octavia Butler

Parable of The Sower and Rising Action
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Parable of The Sower and Rising Action
Identify 4 points in the plot from chapter 1-14 where you feel examples of rising action. What impact do they have on you as a reader and how do you think Butler accomplished that as an author?
The first example of rising action in Parable of the Sowers occurs in Chapter 3 when a group of pyromaniacs attacks Lauren's neighborhood. This event raises the stakes and increases tension in the story as the reader becomes aware of the danger the characters face (Butler, 1993). In Chapter 6, Lauren and her family leave their community and embark on a journey to find a safer place to live. This decision creates a sense of urgency and propels the story forward as the characters are forced to confront new challenges and dangers. In Chapter 10, Lauren and her group encounter a group of slave traders who attempt to capture and sell them (Butler, 1993). This scene marks a turning point in the story as the characters face a new threat and mus...