We discussed the rising action in a plot - the sequence of events where the conflict intensifies and moves towards the climax. After summarizing plot developments, we identified the first event that set the rising action into motion as when Darry and Ponyboy argued over Ponyboy breaking his curfew. In the argument, Darry hits Ponyboy and he runs away. We agreed that this was the first event that set the rising action into motion. It seems we are at that point in the novel when we are approaching the climax - the point at which the conflict cannot get any worse and must begin moving towards resolution. For the last few minutes of class this fun Friday, we went outside and played a quick volley of badminton.