LITERARY ESSAY QUESTIONS
Semester 1
SSR Novel
Read through these questions and choose one prompt to answer at the end of your novel. Use the question you’ve chosen to give yourself a purpose for reading and guide where you use post-it notes while you read your book.
All responses should be typed, double-spaced, Arial 11 font, and at least one page with no excess spacing.
1. What is the main problem in the story? How did the problem in the story affect the main character? How is the problem in the story solved?
Paragraph 1 - Tell the book's title. Give a 5-6 sentence summary of the book from beginning to end.
Paragraph 2 – Describe the main problem that this novel discusses. It’s a problem should start close to the beginning and goes until
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Describe a situation shows how this problem affected the character in some way. Describe who was involved, what happened, where it happened, when it happened, why it happened, and how it happened. Be sure to include who was involved.
Paragraph 4 – Describe how the problem is solved at the end of the book. Choose a situation that exemplifies that the problem is solved. Tell who was involved, what happened, where it happened, when it happened, why it happened, and how it happened.
2. How did the main character change throughout the story?
Paragraph 1 - Tell the book's title. Give a 5-6 sentence summary of the book from beginning to end.
Paragraph 2 – Tell who the main character is and describe what they’re like. Think about how the character has changed through the novel, and describe a situation from the beginning of the book that really shows who this character was. Describe the situation in detail – tell the who, what, when, where, why, and how.
Paragraph 3 – Tell how the character begins to change. Describe a situation from the middle of the book that really shows who this character was. Describe the situation in detail – tell the who, what, when, where, why, and
Analyze paragraphs 7 and 9. State the narrative actions. (Hint: Specific narrative actions – people moving around and gesturing, etc.)
1. Explain the setting of the novel. What influence, if any, does it have on the story?
4. Explore the ways in which Wharton arouses sympathy in the reader for the main character, Ethan Frome.
Characters What factual details do you notice about the character? (Occupation, Attitude, Description, etc) What obstacles does the character face? Physical, Mental, and Emotional Explain how this obstacle is or is not a human rights issue. How does the character respond to each obstacle and what is the effect of that response? Include a quotation with the page that shows the obstacle.
Identify and describe two conflicts in the story. Explain how the protagonist responds throughout the story and what his or her response reveals about him or her. Write in complete sentences.
protagonists and antagonists, the plot structure and events of the story and the way he
3) Write a paragraph for each character in which you explain the connection. This paragraph must a) specifically identify the character you are talking about (i.e. their name and other significant identifying characteristics), b) explain in a few sentences why you connect your chosen quote to the character you identify, c) support your example with specific textual evidence, and d) explain how your chosen quote,
3.How does the quest contribute to character development (directly or indirectly)?The narrator is aware of the stereotype and racial prejudice people use towards him, which makes him go on this “quest”. The quest contributes to the narrator’s development because as he changes direction in his life and begins a new journey, it is obvious that he will change as a person. Paragraph: Choose one of the questions above as the basis of a well-developed paragraph. Form a cogent thesis, include at least two supporting points
Write at least five sentences. Step 2: Identify and explain your character’s conflict and how that conflict develops. 3 5/15/2014 Part 2 Question 2: Consider the conflict faced by the protagonist in one of the novels that you read this semester. In a response of no less than three paragraphs, explain this conflict, its development, and how the protagonist deals with it, as well as how the conflict is ultimately resolved. Include
3. The name of the central character, together with a description of the character 's
1970. Choose a character from a novel or play of recognized literary merit and write an essay in which you (a) briefly describe the standards of the fictional society in which the character exists and (b) show how the character is affected by and responds to those standards. In your essay do not merely summarize the plot.
Describe an important relationship in the text and explain the effect of that relationship on characters, events and ideas in the book.
The following questions take you from page 1 of the novel to the very end. These questions focus your attention on key events in the plot, on certain digressions in the story, on certain characters (especially Christopher), on the book’s style, on some of the book’s dialogue, and on important interactions between Christopher and others.
Choose a character out of the novel; describe the characters personality and placement in the novel.
Character Analysis: Give your ideas about the main characters(s). Include what you like and dislike about the characters and why they deserve praise or criticism. Does the author intend for you to like/dislike them? How do you know?