here is an outline to follow you need to compare and contrast Macbeth, by William Shakespeare and
Paradise Lost, by John MiltonMacbeth, Student Name
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Compare and Contrast Essay: Outline
I. Introduction paragraph
A. Introduction to the broad topic (the theme of fate)
B. Introduction to the specific topic (two of the following classic works: Beowulf, Macbeth, Paradise Lost)
C. Thesis statement
II. Topic sentence: Similarities
A. Similarity #1
B. Similarity #2
C. Similarity #3 (optional)
III. Topic sentence: Differences
A. Difference #1
B. Difference #2
C. Difference #3 (optional)
IV. Conclusion: Restate main ideas
Student Name
Teacher Name
Class Number
Date (Day Month Year)
Compare and Contrast Essay: Outline
I. Introduction paragraph
A. Introduction to the broad topic (the theme of fate)
B. Introduction to the specific topic (two of the following classic works: Beowulf, Macbeth, Paradise Lost)
C. Thesis statement
II. Topic sentence: Similarities
A. Similarity #1
B. Similarity #2
C. Similarity #3 (optional)
III. Topic sentence: Differences
A. Difference #1
B. Difference #2
C. Difference #3 (optional)
IV. Conclusion: Restate main ideas you will review the theme of fate in two of the major works they have read
you will review the theme of fate in two of the major works they have read
The student will complete a Venn diagram to brainstorm for their compare and contrast essay.Macbeth, and Paradise Lost each give us a glimpse of a particular author’s understanding of fate from a particular point in history. For this assignment, we will take a closer look at these different understandings of fate.This assignment is a 650–800 word compare and contrast essay. First, choose two (2) of the following works to compare and contrast:
This assignment is a 650–800 word compare and contrast essay. First, choose two (2) of the following works to compare and contrast:
You will revisit the theme of fate in your two chosen works. You will write about the differences between each work’s approach to fate and destiny, as well as the similarities the works share around the theme of fate. You will revisit the theme of fate in your two chosen works. You may not pull text from the lessons.
You may not pull text from the lessons.
Here are some questions to help you brainstorm similarities and differences.
Which characters in this work speak the most about fate/destiny/fortune? Are they “good” or “evil” characters?
Which characters disdain fate the most? Are they “good” or “evil” characters?
Does the narrator/author of this work mention fate? What is the narrator’s attitude toward the concept?
Do the characters in the story make free choices, or does their destiny overtake them, even against their will? This could reveal what the author wants us to believe about the power of fate.
Is fate considered the same as God in this work? you must include:
the titles of the works you have chosen
the theme of fate
the similarities and differences (each condensed into a word or two)