The stage direction and dialogue you provided represent the rising action of the play. In this part of the narrative, Rebecca is urging her mother to join her in attending an important event where Sojourner Truth will speak, highlighting the growing involvement and interest in the movement. This tension and the call to action build toward the climax of the story, as they indicate a significant moment in the development of the characters' understanding and engagement with the larger social issues at play.
Refer to the stage direction that shows Rebecca kneeling at mama‘s feet. Rebecca played with her mother to come with her to hear truth speak
What structural part of the plate does this stage direction and dialogue represent?
Rebecca: come with me tonight. Please, mama. Sojourner truth will be there. She has a powerful voice and a powerful message. At each meeting, I see more of our neighbors there men attend also.
mama: man why
Rebecca: I wondered that too. It’s every it’s either that or their spine to see how strong this movement has become. Are they believe in our constitution, freedom, and justice for all there? There is a prominent judge in New York, who has befriended the movement there will be more as time goes on
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is this the climax
The exposition
The falling action
Rising action
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