How to Answer Essay Question for Literature

Introduction

Based on the novel that I have read The Elephant Man written by Tim Vicary, the character that I
like the most is ........... (state the name of the character that you like).

Sample Question

1. The Elephant Man - Tim Vicary

2. We Didnt Mean to Go to Sea - Arthur Ransome
3. Moby Dick - Herman Melville (retold by Kathy Burke)

Based on one of the novels above, write about a character that you like the most. Provide evidence
from the text to support your response.

Write:

in not less than 50 words

in continuous writing (not in note form)

Based on the novel that I have read The Elephant Man written by Tim Vacary, a character that I
like the most is Joseph Merrick, also known as the Elephant Man. The first reason why I like him is
because he is a friendly person. He makes friend easily with people and animals. He also has many
visitors who enjoy talking with him for example Carr Gomm tells the editor of The Times that Merrick
has a lot of friends who liked to talk to him. He is also very forgiving and a grateful person. This is
shown where he still keeps his mothers picture even though she gave him away and he is very
thankful to Dr Treves and nurses. He makes things with his hands and gives them to the nurses
because they are kind to him. The last reason why I like him is he is loyal and loving. This is shown
when he tells Dr Treves that he wants to see the doctor soon during his summer holiday, meaning
that he misses his friend a lot. He also enjoys his holiday but he is also happy to be back with his
friends and books at the hospital.

Based on all the evidence above, these are the reasons why I like Joseph Merrick the most.