Essentially and most simply put, plot is what the characters do to deal with the situation they are in. It is a logical sequence of events that grow from an initial incident that alters the status quo of the characters.
“Teenagers only have to focus on themselves - its not until we get older that we realize that other people exist.”
“I can certainly put myself in Israel's shoes. They are humans just like we are. They want peace and security inside their borders.”