Cutthroat Island

Inciting Event: Morgan’s dying father gives her a third of the treasure map.

First Plot Point: Morgan buys Shaw and escapes the soldiers.

First Pinch Point: Morgan is shot by her uncle Dawg.

Midpoint: Morgan reaches Cutthroat Island.

Second Pinch Point: Dawg throws Morgan and Shaw off a cliff and gains the treasure.

Third Plot Point: Morgan and Dawg start a sea battle when Dawg tries to hang Shaw.

Climax: Morgan and Dawg duel.

Climactic Moment: Morgan blows up Dawg’s ship and secures the treasure.

Resolution: Morgan’s men sign on for a voyage to Madagascar with her.

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