ENG213 Essay Two assignment
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Choose a theme that you find in two of the novels we’ve read since the first essay (Charlottte’s Web, From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler, and Number the Stars). Compare (and contrast) how the theme works in the two novels. For instance, if you choose Friendship as your theme, ask yourself, What do each of these novels have to say about Friendship? How is their treatment of Friendship similar and how does it differ?
Regardless of which option you choose, your essay…
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should be between 900-1000 words (include a word count at the end of your essay)
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must include a brief summary of each work you will discuss; each summary should be no more than 75 words long
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must include at least 4 direct quotes from the literature
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should have a clear thesis and support for your thesis throughout the essay
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should be divided into paragraphs that are based around a single idea/point
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should balance analysis and judgment