Exposition: sully is outside the capsized boat where there is plenty of light and air. But he wants to get into the boat to free his sister. Scoot is below in the darkness with limited air. She wants to get to the surface. So, the settings separate the two characters, underscoring the external conflict
Rising Action: Scoot is in total darkness, so she can’t see what she’s or where things are. She has a headache. She finally realizes that the cabin where she is trapped is upside down, which makes her disoriented. Finally, when she tries to open the entry doors, she can’t.
Climax: Sully is finally giving up hope. Scoot is on her sixth dive. She gives one final push “with all her strength” and the skylight finally opens! Scoot is almost out of breath- about to lose consciousness- but has resolved her conflict.
Falling Action: Sully answers Steven’s question with just two words: “Rogue Wave.” Stevens winces and nods because that is all he needs to hear - a rogue wave is so sudden and destructive, it goes without saying that it causes massive problems.
Resolution: ....Sully and Scoot survive the “Rogue Wave”
Two Settings: The two settings are outside the Sea Dog’s upturned hull, and below in the upturned cabin. Shifting between these settings builds suspense by altering between the obstacles each character encounters.
