Assignment
Literary Analysis Essay
You are to write a literary analysis essay about a character in Lord of the Flies and explain how that character creates or influences one of the themes in the novel. You may choose from the following characters:
• Ralph
• Jack
• Simon
• Piggy
• Samneric (acting as one)
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Your essay must connect your analysis of your chosen character to one of the novel's key themes and:
• Be 500–750 words long.
• Include at least three body paragraphs.
• Contain a clear, concise, arguable thesis statement that offers insight into the characterization of the chosen character.
• Use transition words and phrases to create coherence.
• Use direct quotations cited correctly.
• Include a conclusion paragraph that restates the thesis statement in different wording.
• Effectively use paragraphing to indicate a change in subject.
• Give specific textual evidence to support your thesis statement.
• Use correct capitalization, usage, punctuation, and spelling.
• Use words, phrases, or clauses for a specific pattern of organization.
You must also submit your paragraph revision graphic organizer.