Assignments, Tuesday, Week 10 IN-CLASS WORK

IN-CLASS ESSAY 2
Length: Format: Worth: Assignment: As weve been discussing OConnors Wise Blood in this class, weve begun to talk about the characters. In this essay, you will analyze the character of either Hazel or Enoch, focusing your essay on the following ideas: What does the character want? Why does he want that? How is he working to get it? As youre writing, remember to use specific examples (QUOTES) from the novel, which you then follow with your interpretations of what those examples mean. This essay should use a minimum of four separate quotes. What I'm looking for in this essay: Organized structure, including a clear introduction and conclusion. Thesis statement which includes a clear and controversial claim. Use of specific evidence from the text, with MLA-style citations and interpretations. Apparent knowledge of paragraph structure. Minimal grammatical and spelling errors. An MLA-style Works Cited Page for the piece youre analyzing. FOR THURSDAY Reading: Wise Blood Writing: Complete Reading Log 9. In this log, you should identify a THEME (a big idea) you see in the novel. When youve found a theme, locate a current event which also reflects that theme, and in about a page, discuss how the novel might help you to understand or interpret that current event. Ch. 6 - 8 350 500 words Typed, MLA format (Times New Roman 12pt, double-spaced) 25 points