Download The Crucible Character Analysis Essay – English 11 and more Lecture notes English Language in PDF only on Docsity! The Crucible Character Analysis Essay – English 11 Rough Draft: Monday, September 21st Final Draft: Wednesday September 23rd, with Tii receipt Write a minimum 2.5-3 page essay in which you answer the following prompt: 1. Based on the events found in all Acts of The Crucible, which character from the options is the most culpable for the events of the Salem Witch Trials? Reverend Samuel Parris Tituba Abigail Williams John Proctor Thomas & Ann Putnam Mary Warren Other: ________________________ When developing your response think about the following for your character: -Relationships -Actions -Values -Motivations 2. How do these aspects of your character contribute to the hysteria of Salem, more so than any other character? Do not argue that your character is solely to blame for the Salem Witch Trials, this would be false as there are many characters who effected events during this time. Rather, argue that your character, in particular, is the most culpable based on the above analytical criteria. High scoring papers will include: Final draft typed, MLA Formatting, double-spaced, Times New Roman, 12 point font An inviting introduction (include author and title of text), with a clear “Although” thesis statement with Green Word concepts A minimum of three SPC paragraphs supporting your position, as stated in thesis A minimum of FOUR direct quotes. From multiple Acts and with proper parenthetical citations Statements must include Green Word/s, which will be supported by proof and explained and analyzed in the commentary. Proof is smoothly integrated and properly cited, supporting the argument/s of the statement/s. Commentary connects proof and statement/s together, explaining the relevance and offering further insights/inferences into the character’s thoughts, actions, and motivations based upon proof. High-quality writing conventions (fluid and diverse sentence structures, strong vocabulary/phrasing, etc.) Appropriate formal tone: o Do not refer to yourself in the writing. o Do no ask questions of the reader. (It’s a paper, not a conversation.) o No contractions, eg. “didn’t”. o No exclamation marks. SPC in a Nutshell Statement: the argument you are trying to prove Proof: the facts/evidence that will support and help prove your statement/argument Commentary: the analysis/inferences you make, connecting your proof with your statement. (i.e. the glue that holds this argument together.)
