Your task is to write a persuasive essay on one of the topics from the novel Of Mice and Men. Based on the reading of the novel, with reference to specific examples, write a 5-paragraph essay. Brainstorm your points, and then organize them into body paragraphs, using the essay organizer (provided here for below)
Write a persuasive essay on ONE of the following topics:
1. What is the importance of dreams in the novel? What role do they play in people’s lives? Discuss this with reference to THREE characters from the novel.
OR
2. Many people in the novel and the movie suffer from disappointment. Choose any THREE characters from the novel and discuss what reasons they have to be disappointed about their lives and what effect this has on their lives. Discuss this with reference to THREE characters from the novel.
OR
3. How does Steinbeck portray friendship in the novel? How does its presence or absence affect different characters, in their actions and in their relationships? Discuss this with reference to THREE PAIRS of characters from the novel.
ESSAY STRUCTURE:
Introduction:
Hook: Say something general about the theme that you have chosen, depending on the essay question
Thesis: Hopes and dreams is an important theme in the novel Of Mice and Men. The three characters who are impacted by dreams are ____________________, _________________________, and _______________________.
Paragraphs:
First, the topic of dreams is depicted (shown) through the character of _____________________.
(Evidence – examples from the novel)
(Explanation)
(Logical Conclusion)
Etc.
Conclusion:
Restate Thesis
Provide a thought for the future.