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    This document provides an outline for a literary analysis essay on John Steinbeck's novella Of Mice and Men. The introduction should state the title, author, and the interpretation being defended - that the death of Curley's wife is clearly foreshadowed. The three main points of analysis are Lennie's actions, George's warnings to Lennie, and Steinbeck's portrayal of Curley's wife. The thesis combines the interpretation and main points. Each body paragraph defends one main point using 3 facts or quotes from the text. The conclusion reflects on supporting the thesis through the three key points. Present tense verbs must be used to summarize plot elements.

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    This document provides an outline for a literary analysis essay on John Steinbeck's novella Of Mice and Men. The introduction should state the title, author, and the interpretation being defended - that the death of Curley's wife is clearly foreshadowed. The three main points of analysis are Lennie's actions, George's warnings to Lennie, and Steinbeck's portrayal of Curley's wife. The thesis combines the interpretation and main points. Each body paragraph defends one main point using 3 facts or quotes from the text. The conclusion reflects on supporting the thesis through the three key points. Present tense verbs must be used to summarize plot elements.

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    Of Mice and Men Essay Outline

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    This document provides an outline for a literary analysis essay on John Steinbeck's novella Of Mice and Men. The introduction should state the title, author, and the interpretation being defended - that the death of Curley's wife is clearly foreshadowed. The three main points of analysis are Lennie's actions, George's warnings to Lennie, and Steinbeck's portrayal of Curley's wife. The thesis combines the interpretation and main points. Each body paragraph defends one main point using 3 facts or quotes from the text. The conclusion reflects on supporting the thesis through the three key points. Present tense verbs must be used to summarize plot elements.

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    LiteraryAnalysis

    Outline/RoughDraftWorksheet
    Introduction
    Besurethatyourintroincludesthefollowinginformation:
    Titleofwork:________
    OfMiceandMen
    ____________
    Authorsname:____________________
    JohnSteinbeck_
    _______________________
    (Forthefirstreference,usetheauthorsfirstandlastnamesforallsubsequent
    references,usethelastnameonly)
    Interpretation:
    Theinterpretationyouhavechosentodefendinyouressay.Thechoseninterpretationmustbe
    onethatyoucansee
    asapattern
    inthework:_________
    The death of Curleys wife is
    clearly foreshadowed throughout the novella.
    ______

    Threemainpoints#1__
    Lennies actions
    ________________________________
    #2___
    Georges warnings to Lennie
    __________________________________
    #3______
    portrayal of Curleys wife_(troublesome)
    _______________

    ThesisStatement(interpretation+threemainpoints):
    Throughout the novella, Steinbeck frequently implements foreshadowing
    techniques. The death of Curleys wife is clearly foreshadowed by Lennies actions,
    Georges warnings, and Steinbecks portrayal of Curleys wife.

    PersuasiveSupportinBodyParagraphs
    Inthebodyofthepaper,defendyourthesisusingspecificstatementsabouttheliterarywork.
    Defendyourthreemainpointswitharoundthreefactsorquotesfromtheliterarywork.Useplot
    summaryonlyonaverylimitedbasis,andalwaysspeakinthepresenttenseinthesummary.
    Assumeyourreaderhasreadthework.
    1stBodyParagraphTopic:__
    Lennies actions
    _________________

    Summary,QuoteorFact#1__
    mice Id pet them...and then they was dead. (10)
    ______
    #2__
    soft dress He was so scairt he couldnt let go... (41)
    _____
    #3__
    puppy I was jus playin [...] An then he was dead. (87)
    ______

    2ndBodyParagraphTopic:____Georgeswarnings___________________________________

    Summary,QuoteorFact#1Ifyoujushappentogetintrouble[...]hideinthebrush.(15)
    #2Youllkillhim[thepuppy],thefirstthingyouknow.(43)_________

    #3Youkeepawayfromher,causeshesarattrapifIeverseenone.(32)

    3rdBodyParagraphTopic
    :_SteinbecksportrayalofCurleyswife_____________________

    Summary,QuoteorFact#1Yeah.Purty...but[...]shegottheeye(28)Thispointstothe
    wifes
    yearnforattentionandreputationasatemptress.
    #2Whatatramp.(32)Sheiscalledmanyderogatorynamessuchastart.
    #3Seemslikeshecantkeepawayfromguys.Herdesireforattention
    causes
    Georgeandthereaderstobelievethat,shesgonnamakea
    mess(51)

    Conclusion:
    Inyourclosing,reflectonyourthesisandthethreekeypointsyouhavemadeintheessay.Do
    notbringinanynewpoints.
    WorksCited:
    DocumenttheliteraryworkandanyoutsidesourcesonaseparateWorksCitedpage.MLArules
    apply.
    BlendingQuotes
    Quotedmaterialshouldbeblendedwithyourownwordsinawaythatiseasyforthereaderto
    followandthatsupportsyourthesis.
    QuotesCANNOTstandalone.
    Neverrefertothequoteitself(
    Thisquotesays
    or
    ,Inthisquoteyouwillsee
    ).
    Includepagenumbersforallquotedmaterial.
    PresentTenseVerbs
    Alwaysusepresenttenseverbsforsummary.List4presenttenseverbsusedinyourpaper:
    1.__portrays_2._causes___3.__kills____4.__cautions____

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