Most books benefit from some denouement, even if it’s only a page or two to give the book a feeling of closure, to reinforce the main themes, to resolve character business, or to wrap up subplots. This is where you show that the protagonist and his world have changed. This is where you show the protagonist embarking on a new and better life as a result of the experiences of the book. What kind of denouement you write will depend upon what kind of ending you seek, what kind of feeling you wish the reader to have as they turn the final page. If you’re after a happy ending, you show that, now
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