#1: Plot

Plot paves the way for a novel, play, film, dance, or piece of music. Essentially, the plot dictates events around a certain frame of time revolving round a distinct character and/or set of characters. The most conventional form of plot is as follows: exposition, rising action, climax, and then the denouement. Like most of his plays, Shakepeare turns astray from this 'conventional' outline for his tragedy Hamlet. With an intricate plot, Shakespeare offers various climaxes to stress the urgency and tension within the play itself. However, on the other hand, Austen's Pride & Prejudice follows a tight narrative of a more 'standard' approach. Each action is revealed through a clear and well-timed manner, albeit predictable; however, Austen emphasizes her mocking and sarcastic tone throughout to give the novel a fresh feeling. Ultimately, both Shakespeare and Austen succeed tremendously in conveying the thematic significances in their work: Shakespeare exploits friendship, betrayal, and violence within a war torn Denmark, whilst Austen focuses on true love within a monotonous, traditional 19th century England.