Day: December 7, 2017

Good Samples of Thesis Sample Thesis for Essay 3 Hawthorne (poor) Many of the symbols in Young Goodman Brown are related to the theme of the story. (better) The theme of uncertainty in Young Goodman Brown is connected to the symbols. (best) In Hawthorne’s “Young Goodman Brown” the symbols of the story are connected to the idea that life is full of uncertainty and we must accept that or live a miserable life. Walker (poor) The conflict in the story is related to the idea of heritage. (better) The conflict between Dee and her mother show that heritage is difficult to define. (best) While both Dee and her mother want the quilts because they are connected to their heritage, Dee wants to display them, while her mother understands that heritage is about your ancestors and not mere things. Hemingway (poor) The setting and point of view in the story are related to the theme. (better, but still poor) The setting in the story is Spain and the point of view is third...

The Elements of Fiction Setting Where and when does the story take place? Why is this particular setting important? How is it related to the story’s theme? Plot What is the conflict of the story? X vs Y. What characters are in conflict and what IDEAS are in conflict? Characters How is character revealed? Words, Actions, Thoughts, Physical Traits, Reactions Point of View 1st Person: The character is INSIDE the story. We can read his or her thoughts. There is NO narrator 3rd Person Limited Omniscient: There is a Narrator who lets us into the thoughts of ONLY ONE of the characters 3rd Person Full Omniscient: There is a Narrator who lets us into the thoughts of MORE than one character. 3rd Person Dramatic: There is a Narrator, but we cannot read Anyone’s thoughts. There is only dialogue and actions. Language Use These are the words of the entire work. Consider things such as symbol, irony, and imagery. Theme To find the theme or themes of the work, first consider what the TOPIC of the...