On page 134 of the book, wilson states "the final and most significant crisis is referred to as the climax." the climax can resolve the issues of the play either happily, unhappily or without clear resolution. based on wilson's definition where does the final climax of "dinner with friends" occur? why do you believe this to be so and does the play resolve happily, unhappily or with no resolution at all? be sure to use clear examples from the play script to support your statements. note: final climaxes never occur in the first half of the play or the audience would feel no need to return for the second half. plays have multiple climaxes building towards the final or main climax that resolves the dramatic action/spine of the play.

Derek's mother had a busy day ahead of her. she asked derek to by going to the store and buying groceries. "we need bread, milk, cheese and other things," she said. "don't forget to take the list. i know how forgetful you are." derek agreed to do the shopping, but after his mother left, he quickly forgot about his promise. several hours later, he remembered. he ran out the door and headed to the store. he forgot to take the shopping list. when he returned home, derek unloaded the groceries. he had carefully packed the dairy products and vegetables in one bag. the bread and canned goods were packed in the other. he reached into the first bag and took out beans, broccoli, butter and cheese. he put them neatly into the refrigerator. then he put away the bread and soup. when his mother came home, she opened the refrigerator and frowned. 1 select the correct answer. read the passage. then choose the best prediction of what will happen next. a. derek's mother tells him that he forgot to buy milk. b. derek's mother tells him he bought the wrong kind of milk. c. derek's mother tells him that she bought the milk.