Introduction:
The first paragraph of your character analysis should
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state the title, author, and genre of your narrative text
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provide a brief summary (1–3 sentences) of the plot
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end with a thesis statement that names the character you are analyzing, lists their three character traits, and provides context for the essay
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be written in literary present tens
Second Paragraph:
The second paragraph of your character analysis should
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include a topic sentence that addresses the first of the three character traits you are analyzing
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provide evidence and examples from your selected narrative text that support your topic sentence
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include at least one direct quotation from your selected narrative text in MLA format
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explain in your own words how your examples support your topic sentence
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end with a sentence that wraps up the paragraph’s ideas
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be written in literary present tense
Third Paragraph:
The third paragraph of your character analysis should
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include a topic sentence that addresses the second of the three character traits you are analyzing
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provide evidence and examples from your selected narrative text that support your topic sentence
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include at least one direct quotation from your selected narrative text in MLA format
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explain in your own words how your examples support your topic sentence
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end with a sentence that wraps up the paragraph’s ideas
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be written in literary present tense
Fourth Paragraph:
The fourth paragraph of your character analysis should
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include a topic sentence that addresses the third of the three character traits you are analyzing
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provide evidence and examples from your selected narrative text that support your topic sentence
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include at least one direct quotation from your selected narrative text in MLA format
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explain in your own words how your examples support your topic sentence
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end with a sentence that wraps up the paragraph’s ideas
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be written in literary present tense
Conclusion:
The final paragraph of your character analysis should
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restate your thesis statement
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very briefly summarize your main points
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add some final thoughts about your character and/or the novel