World Lit

outlineforacharacteranalysis1.docx

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World Literature 205

Character Analysis Outline

10 points

In-Class Writing

· Use the following outline to organize your character analysis essay.

· Use transitions wherever necessary.

· Cite quotes correctly in MLA style .

· Paper should be in 3rd person and in all present or all past tense .

Title & Author: --------------------------------

Character selected: ---------------------

· Title and Author:----------------

· Biography of author:---------------

· Main idea of story:-------------------

· Supporting sentences (how is the character you will be writing about interesting?): ------------

· Thesis Statement (include three characteristics or traits): -----------------------

First Paragraph :

1. (claim)------------- (Your character choice) can be described as---------- for many reasons.

2. Example (Data) One example---------------------------

3. Quote: On page---- it says-----------------

4. Commentary (This shows that-------------------------------------

5. Concluding sentence: From these examples, it is clear that--------------

Second Paragraph:

1. Topic sentence: ----------------

2. Example:-----------------

3. Quote:-----------------

4. Commentary:----------

5. Concluding sentence:--------------

Third Paragraph:

1. Topic sentence:---------------------

2. Example:--------------------

3. Quote:--------------------

4. Commentary:--------------------

5. Concluding sentence: ---------------------

Conclusion : (Be sure to include a worldly view about life or human nature)

1. Restate the thesis statement:

2. Concluding statement (wrap up your ideas, connecting your paper to life or human nature).