Character Analysis Outline
I. Introduction
a. Hook your reader into your paper.
b. Introduce the book and author
c. Introduce the character
d. Thesis: one sentence opinion statement that your ENTIRE paper will examine.
Remember – this needs to challenge the reader to be convinced by your argument.
II. Body Paragraph #1 topic__________________________________
a. CLAIM/Topic Sentence. It must be directly related to the THESIS
b. Evidence - Direct or Indirect Quote with description from the text (use at least one
to two specific references to the text in each body paragraph)
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c. Explanation – How does your evidence/quote clearly relates to your topic and proves
your claim? For instance, how does this example from the text show character
change?
II. Body Paragraph #2 topic__________________________________
a. CLAIM/Topic Sentence. It must be directly related to the THESIS
b. Evidence - Direct or Indirect Quote with description from the text (use at least one
to two specific references to the text in each body paragraph)