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Exposition

Setting: New York, NY. Norma & Arthur's apartment. Characters: Arthur and Norma Lewis, and Mr. Steward. Intro to Conflict: The Butto unit.

Rising Action

Norma and Arthur's repeated arguing over the button. Norma calling Mr. Steward back and Mr. Steward returning the button.

Climax

when norma pushes the button

Falling Action & resolution

Arthur is accidentally killed in an accident. Norma is notified by the hospital of his death./Norman receives $50,000 in LIfe insurance.

Protagonist

Norma Lewis

Antagonist

Mr. Steward & normas desire for material things.

Conflict

Internal Conflict - Her desire to be wealthier than she was. Man vs. Man- Her and Arthur disagree about pushing the button.

Theme

Be happy with what you have.

Symbol

The button = Norma's desire for material wealth.