Background:
Analyzing a variety of texts is key when it comes to critical thinking and writing. We’ve analyzed poetry and song lyrics, and now we’ve moved on to novels. While there are some shared literary devices, analyzing a novel, by nature, contains much more. Analyzing a novel can seem like a daunting task, but many students find that novels contain quite a bit of information, which allows for a better/deeper understanding of the story and themes included. For this essay, we will focus on character analysis.
Prompt:
In an essay of at least three pages, choose one character from Beloved and answer the following questions:
How does the character grapple with and/or overcome the trauma that they are faced with?
How do they change throughout the story (if they change at all)?
Can they be considered a hero? If so, what makes them heroic?
How are they affected by the setting(s) of the story?
Your thesis will need to address the first question. The other questions do not need to be included in your essay, but can help guide your essay and add more support. Be sure to describe their characterization and include evidence to support your argument.
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