"ai, ai! make of me a dove that flies seven miles without tiring or sweating." he became a dove. he flew to the window of the tower, where he turned into the ant, and he went inside. the house was covered in black. they buried the father. as himself, anton married the girl. he became king of the inhabitants of the moon. and the beautiful girl of the tower became queen. how does the plot influence characterization in this excerpt? the falling action illustrates anton’s sense of duty. the falling action suggests that anton has regrets. the resolution reveals that anton is successful. the resolution proves that anton is fair.