Movie : stranger than fiction
I need your outline about the essay in the first paper.
SUMMARY
ANALYSIS
EVALUATION
• Introduction
o Generally address the topic contained in your thesis.
o Author
o Title
o Thesis statement: The overall point you will make about the novel
• Body
o This is where you address the topic in detail
o Each body paragraph should contain at least 2 quotes
o Explanations on why each quote supports your thesis statement
• Conclusion
o Restate your thesis
o Summarize your major points
o Include your feelings on the topic
• Formatting Requirements:
o Header at top left: Name, Date, Instructor, Assignment
o 12 point font
o Times New Roman
o Double Spaced
o 1 inch margins
o Page numbers
o Choose an original title
This essay should be written in the third person. That means you should not use I or We.
Explain
Power and Control: Who is in control in the novel? Who does not have power in the novel? How is power
used in the novel? What effect does power have on the characters of this novel?
INTERNAL FORCES WORKING AGAINST CHARACTERS
EXTERNAL FORCES WORKING AGAINST CHARACTERS
What form does the force take in these stories? Is it human? Is it an idea or a real presence?
Dreams: Many characters in this novel have hopes and plans for their futures. How are dreams a major
part of this novel? What impact do these dreams have on the characters? What is the author’s message
about dreams?
Is there a clear definition between (and separation of) dream world and reality? How effective is fantasy
in the story? How does it make you feel as a viewer/reader?
STORY DEVELOPMENT (Analyze the opening, middle, and end of STF as it progresses. Was its plot
destined or could it have been done another way?) The conclusion of STF is very significant. Discuss
your reactions to it. Did the film have to end this way? Was the lead character destined to end this
way? Could you have imagined alternate conclusions for him? Explain
Paragraph Construction
The following is an example of how to write a literary analysis body paragraphs. For this example, I
chose to write about Courage:
Literary Analysis Organizer Name:
Use this to organize your essay. Complete prior to typing your essay.
Introduction: Should be more than 3 sentences
Attention Getter:
Transition Sentence: How does your attention getter relate to your thesis?
Thesis Statement:
Body Paragraph 1:
Topic Sentence
Introduce quote #1:
Quote #1:
Importance of quote #1 (2-4 sentences):
Transition and Introduction of quote #2:
Quote #2:
Importance of quote #2 (2-4 sentences):
Concluding and transitioning sentence:
Body Paragraph 2:
Topic Sentence:
Introduce quote #1:
Quote #1:
Importance of quote #1 (2-4 sentences):
Transition and Introduction of quote #2:
Quote #2:
Importance of quote #2 (2-4 sentences):
Concluding and transitioning sentence:
Body Paragraph 3:
Topic Sentence:
Introduce quote #1:
Quote #1:
Importance of quote #1 (2-4 sentences):
Transition and Introduction of quote #2:
Quote #2
Importance of quote #2 (2-4 sentences):
Concluding and transitioning sentence:
You will have more than 3 body paragraphs. Include as many as are necessary to prove your point.
Conclusion: Use your conclusion as an opportunity to not only re-state your main theme points, but
also reflect on how you relate to them as an observer of American culture. How do you connect to the
“American” nature of these characters? Explain where you are similar and how you are different.
Reword your thesis sentence:
Review your main points:
How does this theme apply to your life today or “So What?”:
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