For this assignment you are required to write a literary essay in response to the play Hamlet. You are to create a thesis statement based on the topics below. In addition, you must create 3 arguments to support your thesis with proof from the novel, using direct quotes, a proper introduction and conclusion, following proper point, proof, analysis, proof, analysis format as well as proper MLA format.
Topics:
1) Discuss the relationship between Hamlet and Ophelia
2) Examine the theme of appearance vs. reality
3) Discuss the effects of death (and its perspectives)
4) Investigate the theme of revenge and justice
The thesis has to be the last sentence in the introduction. The requested format for the thesis is: topic + point of proof (your argument about the work) + 3 points of direction (how you will prove the argument)
Specific directions for the thesis are: “The first sentence restates your thesis using different words
The following sentences summarize the arguments of your essay
The last sentence should leave the reader thinking about the topic without asking questions”
Specific instructions for the body paragraphs are:
Body Paragraph #1 – (Argument #1)
P-point- Argument Statement – what idea you will prove 1 sentence
P-proof – example- Textual Evidence – quote, paraphrase, or summary 2-4 sentences
(2-3 examples total)
A-analysis – explanation – how does that textual evidence help to prove that argument 5-10 sentences
“Does not use stage directions. (This essay will prove, the above quotation proves, the following quotation will show, this has just proven that, in my opinion, in conclusion, and in summary). Write in the present tense”
Specific instructions for the Conclusion are:
1-Restate Thesis Statement
2-3-4-Restate Argument Statements
5-Final Concluding Statement
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