Analyzes of the literary elements in Fahrenheit 451.
Purpose To write a multi-paragraph (1000 word) essay that analyzes one of the literary elements in Fahrenheit 451. This essay will engage the reader’s interest, assert an arguable thesis, and support the thesis with quotes, paraphrases, and summaries from the book. Basic Features of a Literacy Analysis Essay A Clear, Arguable Thesis about a literary element A Well-Supported Argument (including properly cited information from Fahrenheit 451)* A Clear, Logical Organization Planning your Literary Analysis Essay Choose one of the topics below (*See chart on 457-460 for reference.) Formulate an arguable thesis (461-462) related to your topic. Make a topical outline to show how you will support your thesis (493). Follow: “Analyzing Stories –Guide to Writing” in Chapter 10 (455 and following. List of Topics An ethical or moral approach to a character’s actions: Do you believe the characters actions were ethical? or Do you believe the character’s actions were ethical? Note: Make sure you look up the definition of moral and of ethical before you begin. A psychological approach to a character. What motivated the character’s actions? or Did the character change? How? Why? An analysis of the lack of intimacy or “attachment” in a character or in the society of the novel. Why did the members of society have a lack of intimacy or attachment to their spouses and/or children? An analysis of the effects of the setting on an individual in the novel or on society as a whole. How did government control affect the members of society? or How did the use of technology affect the members of society? An analysis of a character’s disillusionment, fall from innocence or break with social conventions.’ Format of Essay: MLA A double-spaced, multi-paragraph essay of 1000 words Centered title and 1” margins on both sides Header top right: last name and page number Heading located in the upper left corner In-text citations Works Cited page