Question

which statement best describes the resolution of \sleeping beauty\?

aurora turns 16.
the prince rescues aurora.
the queen throws herself into the pit of reptiles.
maleficent casts a spell.

Explanation:

Define the concept of story resolution

The resolution is the final part of a narrative's plot structure where the main conflict is resolved, loose ends are tied up, and a new normal is established. In traditional Fairy Tale Elements, this often involves defeating the antagonist and achieving a "happily ever after."

Analyze the plot elements of Sleeping Beauty

Let's map the given options to their respective Plot Elements in the story of "Sleeping Beauty":

• Aurora turns 16: This is part of the rising action, triggering the curse.
• Maleficent casts a spell: This is the inciting incident or early rising action that sets the conflict in motion.
• The prince rescues Aurora: This represents the climax and leading into the resolution, where the central conflict (the sleeping curse) is overcome.
• The Queen throws herself into the pit of reptiles: This is a specific dark resolution detail from Charles Perrault's extended version of the tale (where the ogre mother-in-law queen is defeated), which serves as the ultimate resolution of that version's conflict. However, in standard adaptations, the prince rescuing Aurora and breaking the spell serves as the primary resolution of the main curse conflict. Looking at standard high school curriculum questions on this fairy tale, the rescue of Aurora by the prince is the celebrated resolution of the primary conflict.

Select the best description of the resolution

The central conflict of "Sleeping Beauty" is Aurora falling into a deep, death-like sleep due to a curse. The resolution of this main conflict occurs when the prince rescues Aurora (often with a kiss of true love), waking her and the kingdom, thereby resolving the primary tension of the narrative.

Answer:

• (A) Aurora turns 16.
• (B) The prince rescues Aurora. (Correct answer)
• (C) The Queen throws herself into the pit of reptiles.
• (D) Maleficent casts a spell.