I’m sending you on a mission to defeat Medusa. Will you do it?
I accept the challenge. I’ll take on the task of defeating Medusa.
Perseus and Danae are trapped by Perseus' grandfather and end up on an island where a cruel king wants to marry Danae. To keep them from escaping, the king orders Perseus to kill Medusa and bring back her head.
Zdrs: 2
Rising Action #1
BOOM
Lock up Perseus and Danae; they are a threat to my plans!
I feel so sorry for what you're facing, Perseus.
Goo-goo, ga-ga!
Perseus and Danae are confined by Perseus' grandfather and end up on an island. The locals provide them with shelter and a place to stay.
Zdrs: 3
Rising Action #2
Don't cry Perseus
What if I perish? I don't see any chance of overcoming Medusa and the Gorgons.
A cruel king on the island desires to wed Danae, so he sends Perseus on a mission to slay Medusa and return with her head, while he plans to marry Danae. As Perseus sets out on this dangerous quest, he becomes fearful and anxious about the possibility of being killed by the vengeful Gorgon Medusa. In his moment of distress, he hears a mysterious voice.
Zdrs: 4
Rising Action #3
Thank you! This is incredibly helpful. I might have a chance now.
Where is Medusa?
The gods provided you with their tools for your dangerous journey.
The individuals familiar with Medusa are the three sisters who reside in a cave. Here are their coordinates.
Mercury arrives and presents Perseus with formidable armor and weapons. With renewed bravery, Perseus feels more confident. Mercury then provides the coordinates to locate the three sisters who know Medusa's whereabouts.
Zdrs: 5
Climax
I’ll return it to you once you tell me where Medusa is.
Fine...
Give us our eye back!
Perseus travels to the location of the three sisters to take their sole eye. He hides in the bushes until one of the sisters accidentally drops the eye, which he then snatches. After asking them for Medusa’s location, they reveal where she resides, and he returns their eye to them.
Zdrs: 6
Falling Action Resolution
I’m going to take you down, Medusa!
Resolution: Perseus arrives at Medusa's cave while she and the three Gorgons are asleep. Using Minerva's shield and a curved sword, he swiftly decapitates Medusa. He then takes her head and hurries out of the cave.Conclusion: When Perseus returns to the castle to deliver Medusa's head, he finds that his mother is being held captive by the king. Upon presenting the head, the king turns to stone and dies.