The Dreaded Literaryanalysis (But I Promise You Will Learn Something) Essay On Arthur Miller’S The Crucible

The Dreaded CharacterAnalysis (but I promise you will learn something) Essay on Arthur Miller’s The Crucible

Directions: Choose ONE of the focus areas and write a well-organized and literary analysis essay.

Analyze how the characters in The Crucible embody certain traits in order to accomplish Arthur Miller’s purpose. (what is his purpose!?!?) Be sure to show your mastery of good writing techniques and literary terms. You can accomplish this by discussing how: *One character embodies one trait in three different scenes *Three characters embody one trait *One character embodies three different traits

Remember! A standard 5 paragraph essay follows this format: o Introduction paragraph: starts with a great lead sentence, introduces your topic clearly; ends with the thesis sentences that states the main points of the essay. o 1st body paragraph: develops the first point in your thesis sentences and proves your point with examples and direct quotes. o 2nd body paragraph: develops the second point in your thesis. o 3rd body paragraph: develops the third point in your thesis, etc. o Conclusion paragraph: reasserts your main points and gives added insights into your topic; ends with a strong reflection on the topic.

Essay Guidelines: a) When analyzing literature, name the literary work and author in the introduction paragraph. Afterwards, refer to the author by last name. b) Prove your points and support your opinions by using direct quotations from the literary work or by briefly describing specific scenes in the work. Make sure to introduce your quotes and examples and support them with analysis (note: I did not say PLOT SUMMARY). NO QUOTE BOMBS! Make sure to cite your quote passages with page number is parenthesis: “Elizabeth, your justice would freeze beer!” (58). Each body paragraph must have 3 examples; TWO of them MUST be direct quotes. (CITED PROPERLY!) c) This paper is not just your opinion, so please refrain from using “I think…” “You can see….” You are The Crucible authority – have confidence in yourself and state your wisdom in third person! d) Talk about the story in the present tense. (For example: Abigail loves John. Proctor tells him that…; In The Crucible, Arthur Miller shows the evils of mass hysteria…). e) Sort your body paragraphs! Your strongest point should be your 3rd body paragraph, your second strongest as your 1st body paragraph, and your least strong as your 2nd body paragraph. f) Also, make sure to give your essay an engaging title! (not just “Crucible Essay”) Your creative English teacher likes more than that – you should know this by now! An “A” or “B” Quality Essay Will… o Follow all the above directions and guidelines o Use concrete, specific, vivid language o Be free of run-on sentences, fragments, grammatical & spelling errors. o Support claims with detailed quotes paired with ANALYSIS!!!!! o Thoroughly ANALYZE the SO WHAT

Paper/Test Schedule (sounds much nicer than “Due Dates,” doesn’t it?) o Paper assigned: Wednesday 11/4 o In-class work day – Thursday 11/5 o Detailed Outline Due: Friday 11/6 o Media Center: Friday & Monday 11/6 & 9 o Completed Rough Draft Due: Tuesday, 11/10 (Peer Review in the Classroom) o Final Draft Due: Wednesday 11-11 – SUBMIT TO BLACKBOARD BY MIDNIGHT o Puritans/Crucible Test: Tuesday 11-17 o These dates are subject to change. Don’t argue with me.

Completed Detailed Outline is worth 10 points. Competed Rough Draft is worth 10 points. Final Draft is worth 50 points. See Rubric. Ms. K’s Sweet Detailed Outline Format for 5-paragraph Literary Analysis Essays Title: ______Introduction: Rule of Thumb – 4-6 sentences. Opening Hook: ______Connection (Background info, BRIEF summary etc): ______

THESIS: ______Body Paragraph #1 (2nd best thesis point) TS______CD 1 (Quote) Page #___ Make sure to Introduce/Embed ______CM 1.1(This shows that…) ______CM 1.2 (It also indicates…OR …This is because…OR… This is important because…) ______CD 2 (Quote) Page #___ Make sure to Introduce/Embed ______CM 2.1(This shows that…) ______CM 2.2 (It also indicates…OR …This is because…OR… This is important because…) ______CD 3 (Quote) Page #___ Make sure to Introduce/Embed ______CM 3.1(This shows that…) ______CM 3.2 (It also indicates…OR …This is because…OR… This is important because…) ______CS______Body Paragraph #2 (3rd best thesis point) TS______CD 1 (Quote) Page #___ Make sure to Introduce/Embed ______CM 1.1(This shows that…) ______CM 1.2 (It also indicates…OR …This is because…OR… This is important because…) ______CD 2 (Quote) Page #___ Make sure to Introduce/Embed ______CM 2.1(This shows that…) ______CM 2.2 (It also indicates…OR …This is because…OR… This is important because…) ______CD 3 (Quote) Page #___ Make sure to Introduce/Embed ______CM 3.1(This shows that…) ______CM 3.2 (It also indicates…OR …This is because…OR… This is important because…) ______CS______

Body Paragraph #3 (BEST thesis point) TS______CD 1 (Quote) Page #___ Make sure to Introduce/Embed ______CM 1.1(This shows that…) ______CM 1.2 (It also indicates…OR …This is because…OR… This is important because…) ______CD 2 (Quote) Page #___ Make sure to Introduce/Embed ______CM 2.1(This shows that…) ______CM 2.2 (It also indicates…OR …This is because…OR… This is important because…) ______CD 3 (Quote) Page #___ Make sure to Introduce/Embed ______CM 3.1(This shows that…) ______CM 3.2 (It also indicates…OR …This is because…OR… This is important because…) ______CS______Conclusion Rule of thumb – 4-6 sentences Thesis Statement Restated (note: Do not copy from your intro): ______Additional Points to “Sum Up” your Essay; Give it a larger world feel; Leave your reader thinking: ______THE END! Celebrate!