Character Analysis Essay over “Everyday Use”. Must describe: 1. The character that you are dealing with (personality, attitude, background, behavior, and physical characteristics) 2. The conflict in the story as it relates to the character you are dealing with. How does it affect them directly? Paper Requirements (standard MLA style): Proper Heading (Name, Class, Date) 2-4 pages Double spaced 12 point font Times New Roman 1 inch margins Consistent Point of View (1st, 2nd, or 3rd) Must have 1-2 quotes per paragraph Works cited page with the story in MLA citation form Outline: Intro
duction: a. Attention-getter
b.Thesis (
with points being covered in the body paragraphs) Body 1 (Personality of character):
a.Evidencefrom text, explain why it’s important.
b.Evidence from text, explain why it’s important Body 2 (Background of character)
a.Evidencefrom text, explain why it’s important
b.Evidence from text, explain why it’s important Body 3 (How the character is affected by the conflict of the story):
a.Evidence from text, explain why it’s important
b.Evidence from text, explain why it’s important
V.Conclusion a. Restate thesis b. Sum up/Offer thought for further discussion.