Song of Solomon Essay Prompt
2006, Form B. In many works of literature, a physical journey – the literal movement from one place to another – plays a central role. Choose a novel, play, or epic poem in which a physical journey is an important element and discuss how the journey adds to the meaning of the work as a whole. Avoid mere plot summary.
Due: Wednesday, April 26 at 11:59pm
Length: 5 paragraphs (see below)
Thesis Statement:
[journey] + [2 important elements] + [theme]
Template: Milkman’s journey to Danville and Shalimar for the family’s lost gold highlights [insert 2 important elements] which supports the theme [insert theme]
Structure:
Introduction
Body Paragraph 1: Important Element #1
Body Paragraph 2: Important Element #2
Body Paragraph 3: Explanation of Theme
Conclusion
Submit: “Assignments” on Canvas
Reminders:
• Thesis answers all parts of the prompt (don’t forget meaning of the work – theme)
• Thesis at end of intro paragraph
• Clear, explicit topic sentences for body paragraphs that connect to thesis
• Quotes woven into predominately your own writing
• MLA in-text citations for quotes
• Logical explanations of argument and evidence
• Please, please, please proofread!
