Comparative Paragraph Outline
Introductory sentence(s):
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Name the novel, the characters, and the trait(s) [point of comparison] you will be discussing, as well as whether you will be discussing similarities, differences, or both.
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You could also mention reasons for writing (entertainment, education, or to deal with an issue in society, etc.), and that this paragraph will be about a character who exhibits good qualities that the author wants readers to emulate, or a character who exhibits bad qualities that the author is encouraging readers to avoid.
Begin talking about the first character and the first example:
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Briefly introduce the character, and state the trait you will be providing evidence for.
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Briefly describe the part in the story where the first character first exhibits the trait.
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Provide the quote from the story that shows this character exhibiting the trait.
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Explain the quote in your own words (paraphrase the quote).
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Then, explain how the quote shows that the character is exhibiting the trait.
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Therefore, this is the (first) example of the first character exhibiting the trait.
Characters from A View from the Bridge
Eddie Carbone
Beatrice Carbone
Catherine
Marco
Rodolpho
Alfieri
Characters from The Hate U Give
Starr Carter
Sekani Carter
Maverick Carter
Lisa Carter
Khalil Harris
Natasha
Kenya, Seven, Lyric – King, Iesha
Hailey
Maya
Mr. Lewis, Tim
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