E2 Character Sketch Theme Essay Document

English 2 Literature/Composition
Joy Chen
Mrs. Giron
English 2 Lit and Comp—Mysteries and Missions #8
April 20 2023
Character Sketch Theme Essay

This character sketch will explore a single character within a novel we have studied to
demonstrate how the author used that character to promote an underlying universal
theme.
BACKGROUND:
Themes are not specific to a book but rather appeal to universal lessons or ideas; authors
necessarily address topics in their writing, so readers can figure out what the author believes
about a topic and see if this same idea shows up in other literature they read. If so, the idea is a
theme.
Most authors write fiction simply for readers’ enjoyment; they do not set out to develop a main
idea or thesis as non-fiction authors do. They cannot help, though, to write inside the human
experience and expose beliefs in their writing because they are also human. They hold beliefs
because of their humanity. Seeing these themes across literary genres and in different authors’
works will help readers make connections and applications in their lives and may help shape
their own worldview.
PROMPT:
Select a single character from one of the novels (not short stories) you have covered in E2 so
far this year and explore how the author revealed his position on a universal theme you found
in your reading. For instance, the author may have used this character’s faithful, fervent
prayers and adherence to Christian principles to develop a theme about religious devotion. Use
your theme annotations to find example material. If you took good notes there, a significant
portion of your work proving your point in this assignment is already done. You should cover
a character that you have not already written about.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Using the master planning document provided for you, outline your essay using the color system.
Use your annotation documents to find suitable examples. Complete the writing tasks on
schedule.
© 2023 Ruth Ann Frederick, Lori Talbert, Pam Holben, Kristy Massie, and Mandi Bailey
As always, use proper MLA format to include double spacing in 12-point font with a proper
four-point heading. You must also cite your text using in-text citations (a minimum of six; one
for each example whether you quote directly or simply summarize) and a detailed works cited
page.
Writing Task 1:
Craft the thesis statement and sketch out ideas on the Master Planning document (See
StudyPlace for this extra handout). Once you complete these two items, you can begin to write
the essay, but the thesis statement is the MOST important sentence in the paper. Questions?
Email your instructor.
Develop your claim with a three-point thesis that introduces the title of the work, name of the
author, and name of the character in addition to answering the points of the prompt. For this
essay, you can use more than one characterization method.
TEMPLATE:
___ (author) uses ___ (character) in ___ (novel title italicized) to develop a ___ (name the theme)
theme through his/her ___, ___, and ___.
J.R.R. Tolkien uses Boromir in The Fellowship of the Ring to develop the theme
that the yearning for power corrupts even the greatest men through his response to danger,
actions when the hobbits need help, and his talk with Frodo.
Writing Task 2:
Type your sloppy copy essay (ALL 5 PARAGRAPHS) below and bring them with you to class
next week. We will conduct in an in-class writing workshop.
TIP: After writing your thesis statement, write your body paragraphs. Then go back and
write the introduction and conclusion. After you get your thoughts into paragraph form,
put them in order of introduction (thesis statement should be the LAST sentence in this
paragraph), body paragraphs 1, 2, and 3 (body paragraphs in order of the thesis points),
and then add the conclusion.
John Dalberg-Acton, an English Catholic historian, politician, and writer born in the 19th
century once stated that: “Power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely.” From
The Fellowship of the Ring, Boromir, son of the Regent King of Gondor, joins the Fellowship
which protects the ring and the ring keeper on their way to destroy it. From the start, Boromir
doubts the idea that grave consequences will result if their side wield the ring. Along the way,
when others need help, Boromir helps as much as he can, going as far as carrying the hobbits
during extreme cases. On the journey, he witnesses ancient forces rallying against them for the
final battle, and many times, the Fellowship has to cut their way out of enemy encirclements.
The idea of using the Ring to obliviate the entire enemy forces in one blow sounds more and
more appealing to him, driving him as far as trying to rob it from Frodo. Therefore, J.R.R.
Tolkien uses Boromir in The Fellowship of the Ring to develop the theme that the yearning for
power corrupts even the greatest men through his response to danger, actions when the hobbits
need help, and his talk with Frodo.
First, Boromir, Tolkien’s character in his story, when facing immediate danger, always
reacts instantly, which saves the Company’s lives many times over. During surprising attacks, he
fights with his sword, hacking out a bloody path through the enemy ranks for the group to pass
through. On their way to Moria, the Fellowship stop on top of a small hill and ready themselves
for rest, but just then, they find themselves under attack: “Without warning a storm of howls
broke out fierce and wild all about the camp. A great host of Wargs had gathered silently and
was now attacking them from every side at once... Through the throat of one huge leader
Aragorn passed his sword with a thrust; with a great sweep Boromir hewed the head off another”
(389). Boromir’s quick defense prevents the Wargs from breaking their rank, killing the
defenseless hobbits, and taking the Ring from them to bring to Sauron. When in Mountain
Moria, the Balrog, a gigantic fire-wielding monster, pursues them. Gandalf stands firm, blocking
the monster’s path, knowing only this can buy them sometime to escape, but the great men will
not let the wizard stand alone: “ ‘He cannot stand alone!’ cried Aragorn suddenly and ran back
along the bridge... ‘Gondor!’ cried Boromir and leaped after him” (431). Even if he has to face
down a creature only the most powerful immortals can defeat, Boromir will not back down,
defiant and unwilling to stand still and do nothing when the Balrog bears down on Gandalf, all
alone. Thus, without this fierce fighter in the Fellowship, the group would have easily overcome
by all the unexpected dangers on the way.
In addition to his actions in danger in The Fellowship of the Ring, Boromir also aids the
others, especially the smaller hobbits on their journey, often carrying them when necessary.
Despite of all the works loaded on his shoulders, Boromir does not complain, not even once,
willingly help the others as best as he can. When crossing the Caradhras Mountains, a heavy
snow storm hits, burying the smaller hobbits and making the rest unable to walk. Then Boromir
steps up, suggesting that he and Aragorn can seek a way out. “Aragorn was the tallest of the
Company, but Boromir, little less in height, was broader and heavier in build. He led the way,
and Aragorn followed him. Slowly they moved off, and were soon toiling heavily. In places the
snow was breast-high, and often Boromir seemed to be swimming or burrowing with his great
arms rather than walking” (380). Though Boromir also suffers from the extreme cold of the
storm, he still goes ahead to seek a way out, knowing very well that the others will probably
freeze to death. Right after making a path through the snow, Boromir still considers about the
hobbits: “‘I am weary, but I still have some strength left, and Aragorn too. We will bear the little
folk. The others no doubt will make shift to tread the path behind us...’ He lifted up the hobbit”
(381). Ignoring his own exhaustion of opening a passage in the snow, Boromir still carries the
hobbits out of the mountains with no discontent whatsoever. Therefore, Boromir plays an
important role in the Company because without him, they would have perished long ago in the
snow storm.
Even though Boromir, a strong and loyal man as he has proven himself as throughout the
entire book, cannot resist the temptation of use the deadly, dark power of the ring of Mordor. The
Ring has great power, and Boromir knows it, and if only someone can blast the enemies with the
power of the Ring, they will have way less people dooming themselves by putting on armor to
fight the foes hand to hand. When Frodo ventures alone into the woods to think on his final
decision, Boromir finds him and tries to convince him that he can use the ring to defeat the
enemies:
And behold! in our need chance brings to light the Ring of Power. It is a gift, I say; a gift
to the foes of Mordor. It is mad not to use it, to use the power of the Enemy against him...
What could not a warrior do in this hour, a great leader? What could not Aragorn do? Or
if he refuses, why not Boromir? The Ring would give me power of Command. How I
would drive the hosts of Mordor, and all men would flock to my banner... I need your
Ring: that you know now; but I give you my word that I do not desire to keep it. Will you
not at least let me make trial of my plan? Lend me the Ring! (519)
Even after Elrond and Gandalf’s warning that none of them has the power to wield the power of
the Ring and not to bring forth destructions to themselves, Boromir, strongly persuaded by his
own idea, believes otherwise and that he has the ability to use it. After Frodo refuses his requests
to have the ring, he makes an effort to take the ring from Frodo: “and suddenly he [Boromir]
sprang over the stone and leaped at Frodo. His fair and pleasant face was hideously changed; a
raging fire was in his eyes. Frodo dodged aside and again put the stone between them” (521).
When Boromir cannot get the power he wants, Boromir goes as far as trying to rob Frodo of his
possession, allowing the lust for power to cloud his judgement. To sum up, the power of the ring
tempts Boromir into saying and doing irrationally that nearly brings doom to Middle Earth.
Over all, in Tolkien’s The Fellowship of the Ring, Boromir, a patriotic, brave, and great
man, fails to withstand the temptation of the Ring of Dark power. From the beginning to the end,
Boromir valiantly fights off Orcs, goblins, and wolves when under attack, and when the little
hobbits run out of strength or lay too wounded to walk on their own, Boromir carries them,
always, without any complaints. Still, the Ring whispers in his ears, tempts him to use it. In end,
against his better judgement, Boromir attempts to seize the Ring from Frodo. “Power is
dangerous. It corrupts the best and attracts the worst,” claimed Ragnar Lothbrok, a Viking hero
and also a Swedish, Danish King in the 9th century. In history, the longing for power led to many
bloody wars and divisions that turned siblings against each other and friends looking for a
chance to stab each other in the back. Everyone has some power. Though some people have
little; some people have more. The amount of power of power one has does not matter, but the
way the person uses the power and the control or the power over the person matter. A balanced
world needs a portion of people to have great power, and the one with the power, for the sake of
others, should learn to use the power for greater good and give up the power when needed.
Create your Work Cited page here.
Work Cited
Tolkien, J.R.R. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. HarperCollins, 2012, pp.
380-521
Body Paragraph Checklist
 In Word, insert comments about your writing. You will need to include four encouraging
comments and six improvement comments (a total of 10).
 Are your body paragraphs in order of the thesis statement points?
 Do you have an action verb in each topic sentence?
 Do you have a transition word(s)/idea links in your topic sentences?
 Did you choose two examples about the topic that proves your point?
 Do at least three of your six examples include short direct quotes?
 Do you have an in-text citation for each example?
 Did you include your Work Cited page?
 Are you showing the reader the example rather than telling him or her about the
example?
 Do your analysis sections connect the character example to the theme?
 Did you use least two transitions words/idea links within the paragraph? **note: a list of
transition words can be found here**
 Did you restate the topic sentence and refer back to the thesis to write an effective wrap-
up sentence?
 Double space and Indent
 Did you color code your paragraphs? See the master planning document on StudyPlace.
Introduction Checklist
 Do you have a catchy lead like what we talked about in class (quote, anecdote, or
simile/metaphor)?
 Did you transition to the topic at the beginning of the bridge?
 Have you previewed the three main points of thesis statement by using different words
from what you have used in the thesis statement?
 Have you provided a brief summary of the story in the bridge section?
 Is the thesis statement the last sentence in the introductory paragraph?
 Did you color code your introductory paragraph, double space, and indent?
Conclusion Checklist
 Did you state the topic of the essay as the first sentence?
 Did you creatively restate the three main points in at least two sentences?
 Did you include a clincher? (quote, finishing an anecdote, or carefully-worded challenge)
 Did you write a broadly worded and applicable “so what” that gives the reader something
to think about after he or she finishes reading your essay?
 Did you color code your concluding paragraph, double space, and indent?
Writing Task 3: Teacher-Led In-Class Editing
You will write all five revised paragraphs for a D1, and you must bring your document to
class. Your instructor will not tolerate the excuse: It is not on this computer. After revising
from the sloppy copy comments and from what you learn in class, type the D1 below in this
order using the color system from the Master Planning Document. See StudyPlace for the
document if you forgot:
Introduction
Body Paragraph 1
Body Paragraph 2
Body Paragraph 3
Conclusion
Consequences about the Lust for Power
century stated: “Power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely.” From The
Fellowship of the Ring, Boromir, son of the Regent King of Gondor, joins the Fellowship which
protects the ring and the ring keeper on their way to destroy it. From the start, Boromir doubts
the idea that grave consequences will result if their side wields the ring. Along the way, when
others need help, Boromir helps as much as he can, going as far as carrying the hobbits during
extreme cases. On the journey, he witnesses ancient forces rallying against them for the final
battle, and many times, the Fellowship has to cut their way out of enemy encirclements. The idea
of using the Ring to obliterate the entire enemy forces in one blow sounds more and more
appealing to him, driving him as far as trying to rob it from Frodo. Therefore, J.R.R. Tolkien
uses Boromir in The Fellowship of the Ring to develop the theme that the yearning for power
corrupts even the greatest men through his response to danger, actions when the hobbits need
help, and his talk with Frodo.
First, Boromir, when facing immediate danger, always reacts instantly, which saves the
Company’s lives many times over. During surprising attacks, he fights with his sword, hacking
out a bloody path through the enemy ranks for the group to pass through. On their way to Moria,
the Fellowship stops on top of a small hill and ready themselves for rest, but just then, they find
themselves under attack: “Without warning a storm of howls broke out fierce and wild all about
the camp. A great host of Wargs had gathered silently and was now attacking them from every
side at once... Through the throat of one huge leader Aragorn passed his sword with a thrust;
with a great sweep Boromir hewed the head off another” (389). Boromir’s quick defense
prevents the Wargs from breaking their rank, killing the defenseless hobbits, and taking the Ring
from them to bring to Sauron. When in Mountain Moria, the Balrog, a gigantic fire-wielding
monster, pursues them. Gandalf stands firm, blocking the monster’s path, knowing only this can
buy them sometime to escape, but the great men will not let the wizard stand alone: “‘He cannot
stand alone!’ cried Aragorn suddenly and ran back along the bridge... ‘Gondor!’ cried Boromir
and leaped after him” (431). Even if he has to face down a creature only the most powerful
immortals can defeat, Boromir will not back down, defiant and unwilling to stand still and do
nothing when the Balrog bears down on Gandalf, all alone. Unfortunately, Boromir, despite of
his valiant spirit and ferocious fighting skills even when greatly outnumbered, cannot resist his
own vicious desire for the power of the Ring.
In addition to his actions when in danger in The Fellowship of the Ring, Boromir also
aids the others, especially the smaller hobbits on their journey, often carrying them when
necessary. Despite all the work loaded on his shoulders, Boromir does not complain, not even
once, willingly helping the others as best as he can. When crossing the Caradhras Mountains, a
heavy snow storm hits, burying the smaller hobbits and making the rest unable to walk. Then
Boromir steps up, suggesting that he and Aragorn can seek a way out. Before long, Boromir
began shouldering a path in the thick, packed snow, desperate to find a way out of the deadly
mountains (380). Though Boromir also suffers from the extreme cold of the storm, he still goes
ahead to seek a way out, knowing very well that the others will probably freeze to death. Right
after making a path through the snow, Boromir still considers the hobbits. “‘I am weary, but I
still have some strength left, and Aragorn too. We will bear the little folk. The others no doubt
will make shift to tread the path behind us...’ He lifted up the hobbit” (381). Ignoring his own
exhaustion of opening a passage in the snow, Boromir still carries the hobbits out of the
mountains with no discontent whatsoever. Through all of his actions and decisions, Boromir
demonstrates the best quality for a man—selflessness, but alas, he still falls hard into the trap
when great power starts to seduce him.
Even though Boromir, a strong and loyal man, as he has proven himself throughout the
entire book, cannot resist the temptation of using the deadly, dark power of the ring of Mordor.
The Ring has great power, and Boromir knows it, and if only someone can blast the enemies
with the power of the Ring, they will have way less people dooming themselves by putting on
armor to fight the foes hand to hand. When Frodo ventures alone into the woods to think on his
final decision, Boromir finds him and tries to convince him that he can use the ring to defeat the
enemies:
“And behold! in our need chance brings to light the Ring of Power. It is a gift, I say; a
gift to the foes of Mordor. It is mad not to use it, to use the power of the Enemy against
him... What could not a warrior do in this hour, a great leader? What could not Aragorn
do? Or if he refuses, why not Boromir? The Ring would give me power of
Command. How I would drive the hosts of Mordor, and all men would flock to my banner...
I need your Ring: that you know now; but I give you my word that I do not desire to keep it.
Will you not at least let me make trial of my plan? Lend me the Ring!” (519).
Even after Elrond and Gandalf’s warning that none of them has the power to wield the power of
own idea, believes otherwise and that he has the ability to use it. After Frodo refuses his requests
to have the ring, he makes an effort to take the ring from Frodo: “and suddenly he [Boromir]
sprang over the stone and leaped at Frodo. His fair and pleasant face was hideously changed; a
raging fire was in his eyes. Frodo dodged aside and again put the stone between them” (521).
When Boromir cannot get the power he wants, Boromir goes as far as trying to rob Frodo of his
possession, allowing the lust for power to cloud his judgement. To sum up, the power of the ring
tempts Boromir into speaking and acting irrationally that nearly brings doom to Middle Earth.
Overall, in Tolkien’s The Fellowship of the Ring, Boromir, a patriotic, brave, and great
man, fails to withstand the temptation of the Ring of Dark power. From the beginning to the end,
Boromir valiantly fights off Orcs, goblins, and wolves when under attack, and when the little
always, without any complaints. Still, the Ring whispers in his ears, and tempts him to use it. In
end, against his better judgement, Boromir attempts to seize the Ring from Frodo. “Power is
dangerous. It corrupts the best and attracts the worst,” claimed Ragnar Lothbrok, a Viking hero
and also a Swedish, Danish King in the 9th century. In history, the longing for power led to many
bloody wars and divisions that turned siblings against each other and friends looking for a
chance to stab each other in the back. Everyone has some power. Although some people have
little; some people have more. The amount of power of power one has does not matter, but the
way the person uses the power and the control or the power over the others matters. A balanced
world needs a portion of people to have great power, and the one with the power, for the sake of
others, should learn to use the power for greater good and give up the power when needed.
Write your revised Works Cited page here (entirely on its own page, properly
formatted in MLA).
Work Cited
380-521
Writing Task 4: Part 1:
Using your notes and comments from class and the checklists, type the final copy below in
BLACK, standard 12-point font, double spaced and indented paragraphs, with a title.
Place your complete Work Cited page entirely on its own page following the last paragraph
of your essay.
Consequences about the Lust of Power
Century states, “Power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely.” Elite groups of
people hold power over different parts of the planet, but with the power in the same people’s
hands for too long, or the people have too much power in their hands, power influences people to
make decisions not out of the fairness of their hearts but out of the greed that flourishes inside
them. In The Fellowship of the Ring, Frodo decides to take the Ring, which holds great power
that if in the enemy’s hand can destroy the entire Middle Earth, bring it with him, and find a way
to reach Mount Doom to cast it into the fire to wipe its existence out of the world once and for
all. To accomplish such dangerous deeds, Elrond, the wise elf lord, selects eight people to
accompany and help him along his journey, including Boromir, the regent prince of Gondor.
Along the way, Boromir readily serves as a guardian, warrior, helper, and savior for the
Company. Without him among the Fellowship, they will all perish sooner or later on first part of
the journey at the hands of cruel weathers or the enemy soldiers. Therefore, J.R.R. Tolkien uses
Boromir in The Fellowship of the Ring to develop the theme that the yearning for power corrupts
even the greatest men through his response to danger, actions when the hobbits need help, and
his talk with Frodo.
To begin with, Boromir, when facing immediate danger, always reacts instantly, which
saves the Company’s lives many times over. During surprising attacks, he fights with his sword,
hacking out a bloody path through the enemy ranks for the group to pass through. On their way
to Moria, the Fellowship stops on top of a small hill and readies themselves for rest, but just
then, stripped of all natural protections with the night sky above their heads, they find themselves
under attack. Tolkien describes, “Without warning a storm of howls broke out fierce and wild all
about the camp. A great host of Wargs had gathered silently and was now attacking them from
every side at once... Through the throat of one huge leader Aragorn passed his sword with a
thrust; with a great sweep Boromir hewed the head off another” (Tolkien 389). Boromir’s quick
defense prevents the Wargs from breaking the Fellowship’s rank, killing the helpless hobbits,
and taking the Ring from them to bring to Sauron. When in Mountain Moria, the Balrog, a
gigantic fire-wielding monster, pursues them. Gandalf stands firm, blocking the monster’s path
with his own body, knowing only this can buy them sometime to escape, but the great men will
not let the wizard stand all by himself. Tolkien writes, “‘He cannot stand alone!’ cried Aragorn
suddenly and ran back along the bridge... ‘Gondor!’ cried Boromir and leaped after him” (431).
Even if he has to face down a creature only the most powerful elves in the First Age can defeat,
Boromir will not back down, defiant and unwilling to stand still and do nothing when the Balrog
bears down on Gandalf. Unfortunately, Boromir, despite his valiant spirit and ferocious fighting
skills even when greatly outnumbered, cannot resist his own vicious desire for the unearthly
power of the Ring.
In addition to his actions when in danger, Boromir also aids the others, especially the
smaller hobbits on their journey, often carrying them when necessary. Even with all the work
loaded on his shoulders, Boromir does not complain, not even once, willingly helping the others
as best as he can. During the crossing of the Caradhras Mountains, a heavy snow storm hits,
burying the smaller hobbits and making the rest unable to walk. Then Boromir steps up,
suggesting that he and Aragorn can seek a way out. Before long, Boromir begins shouldering a
path in the thick, packed snow, desperate to find a way out of the deadly mountains (380).
Though Boromir also suffers from the extreme cold of the storm, he still scouts ahead to seek a
way out, knowing very well that the others will probably freeze to death. Right after making a
path through the snow, Boromir still considers the hobbits. Tolkien states, “‘I am weary, but I
still have some strength left, and Aragorn too. We will bear the little folk. The others no doubt
will make shift to tread the path behind us...’ He lifted up the hobbit” (381). Ignoring his own
exhaustion after opening a passage in the snow, Boromir still carries the hobbits out of the
mountains with no discontent whatsoever. Through all of his actions and decisions, Boromir
demonstrates the best quality for a man—selflessness, but alas, he still falls soundly into the trap
when great power starts to seduce him.
Even Boromir, a strong and loyal man, as he has proven himself throughout the entire
book, cannot resist the temptation of using the deadly, dark power of the ring of Mordor.
Boromir, weary of the Ring’s great power, longs to blast the enemies with the Ring so that they
will have way less people dooming themselves by putting on armor to battle foes hand to hand.
When Frodo ventures alone into the woods to think on his final decision, Boromir finds him and
tries to convince him that he, Boromir, can use the Ring to defeat the enemies:
“And behold! in our need chance brings to light the Ring of Power. It is a gift, I say; a
gift to the foes of Mordor. It is mad not to use it, to use the power of the Enemy against
him... What could not a warrior do in this hour, a great leader? What could not Aragorn
do? Or if he refuses, why not Boromir? The Ring would give me power of
Command. How I would drive the hosts of Mordor, and all men would flock to my banner...
I need your Ring: that you know now; but I give you my word that I do not desire to keep it.
Will you not at least let me make trial of my plan? Lend me the Ring!” (519).
Even after Elrond and Gandalf’s warnings that none of them has the ability to wield the power of
own idea, believes otherwise. After Frodo refuses his requests to have the ring, he makes an
effort to take the ring from Frodo. Tolkien depicts, “And suddenly he [Boromir] sprang over the
stone and leaped at Frodo. His fair and pleasant face was hideously changed; a raging fire was in
his eyes. Frodo dodged aside and again put the stone between them” (521). When Boromir
cannot get the power he wants, he goes as far as trying to rob Frodo of his possession, allowing
the lust for power to cloud his judgement. To sum up, the power of the ring tempts Boromir into
speaking and acting irrationally that nearly brings doom upon Middle Earth.
Overall, through his own character, Boromir, J.R.R. Tolkien lays out the truth that even
the best of men cannot withstand the temptation of great power. From the beginning to the end,
Boromir valiantly fights off Orcs, goblins, and wolves when under attacks, and when the little
always, without any complaints. Still, the Ring whispers in his ears, and tempts him to use it. In
end, against his better judgement, Boromir attempts to seize the Ring from Frodo. “Power is a
dangerous thing. Be careful that you don’t abuse it or let it make a tyrant of you,” declares
Louisa May Alcott, an American novelist best known as the author of the novel Little Women. In
history, people become tyrants because they wield the huge amount power in their possession not
to help others but to achieve their own selfish ambitions. Everybody holds power to some
degree, and although some people have more power while others have less, the amount of power
one has does not matter. Instead, only the way one manipulates power matters. Wisely using the
power one has to either help other people or nature, one builds a better future for humanity. Even
though one person’s effort may not change much in the world, but with thousands, millions,
maybe even billions of people working on this purpose at the same time, they create a better
world filled for the generations to come.
Work Cited
380-521
Writing Task 4: Part 2:
Once you have polished the final copy above and completed your Work Cited page, it is time to
look back and take stock of where the journey has taken you as a writer.
 Take some time to pause and ponder. Answer the questions below as completely as you
can.
 Please use BLUE font as you answer in complete sentences with examples and
explanation. Each answer should be 2-5 complete sentences.
Overall, I feel my essay was (highlight one): excellent / good / average / fair / poor.
1. What do you consider to be the greatest strengths of your essay? Copy/Paste examples
from your essay to demonstrate what you consider your greatest strengths. Be sure to
explain the examples.
I like that one of my greatest strengths is the character that I focus on, Boromir, a minor
character. Although he is a minor character, he teaches the readers, us, many truths about
life. Also, I have a good theme and that my paper flows smoothly with none (maybe a
bit) of grammar mistakes.
2. As a writer, how has your knowledge, skills, or abilities grown as a result of going
through the process of writing this essay? Pick at least one specific skill and give an
example from the text of your essay to showcase how you improved.
Writing this essay helps me remember and reinforce the skill of quoting lines from books.
I forgot to have proper on-ramps for the quotes for my essay in the first three drafts. In
addition to being more skilled at quoting, I also find myself more at ease skilled at
writing the work cited page.
3. How could you have improved this piece?
I dislike my conclusion a whole lot! It sounds very forced and kind of off the topic and
the quote. With a bit more time and maybe a bit more guidance on that part, I can make
my paper flawless.
4. In what areas, if any, do you feel that more time or instruction would have helped you?
Like I mentioned above, in the conclusion part. The past few sentences of the “so what”
portion in which I call to the audience to act. It sounds very off the road and forced
comparing to other “so what” I have written throughout this school year.
5. Did you enjoy this assignment? Why or why not?
I did no enjoy this assignment because I enjoy nothing these days. I do not find fun in
eating delicious food, playing piano, chatting with people, you name it. I think I am just
not in the mood for fun and enjoyment right now. Although I do find peace when
drowning out everything around me and just focus on fixing my essay...though my essay
is hopeless, heh. No amount of fixing can change that fact, lol.

E2 Character Sketch Theme Essay Document

Uploaded by

Document Information

Original Description:

Original Title

Copyright

Available Formats

Share this document

Share or Embed Document

Sharing Options

Did you find this document useful?

Is this content inappropriate?

Copyright:

Available Formats

E2 Character Sketch Theme Essay Document

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

English 2 Literature/Composition

Character Sketch Theme Essay

need help, and his talk with Frodo.

by all the unexpected dangers on the way.

Create your Work Cited page here.

Body Paragraph Checklist

 Are your body paragraphs in order of the thesis statement points?

 Do you have an action verb in each topic sentence?

 Do you have a transition word(s)/idea links in your topic sentences?

 Do at least three of your six examples include short direct quotes?

 Do you have an in-text citation for each example?

 Did you include your Work Cited page?

 Do your analysis sections connect the character example to the theme?

 Double space and Indent

Writing Task 3: Teacher-Led In-Class Editing

Consequences about the Lust for Power

help, and his talk with Frodo.

own vicious desire for the power of the Ring.

when great power starts to seduce him.

Writing Task 4: Part 1:

Consequences about the Lust of Power

his talk with Frodo.

power of the Ring.

when great power starts to seduce him.

world filled for the generations to come.

Writing Task 4: Part 2:

explain the examples.

bit) of grammar mistakes.

writing the work cited page.

3. How could you have improved this piece?

5. Did you enjoy this assignment? Why or why not?

is hopeless, heh. No amount of fixing can change that fact, lol.

You might also like