There's a good general outline here:
http://lklivingston.tripod.com/essay/
Just plug in your thesis and topic sentences for your body paragraphs, and go, go, go!
Can someone give me an outline so I can develop my essay, Please and Thank you.
http://lklivingston.tripod.com/essay/
Just plug in your thesis and topic sentences for your body paragraphs, and go, go, go!
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I. Introduction
A. Introduce the topic of how playwrights develop characters through dialogue.
B. Mention that you will be analyzing Alice or Humpty Dumpty as characters and their development through dialogue.
C. Provide a brief overview of your essay structure.
II. Definition of dialogue
A. Define dialogue as the conversation between two or more characters.
B. Explain its importance in revealing character traits and motivations.
III. Character analysis: Alice (or Humpty Dumpty)
A. Introduce the chosen character.
B. Describe the character's traits and characteristics.
IV. Development of character through dialogue
A. Piece of dialogue 1: Quote and analyze a specific dialogue from the character.
1. Explain how this dialogue reveals certain traits or motivations of the character.
2. Provide a clear explanation of how this dialogue helps in the character's development.
B. Piece of dialogue 2: Quote and analyze another specific dialogue from the character.
1. Explain how this dialogue further reveals or develops the character's traits.
2. Provide a clear explanation of how this dialogue contributes to the character's overall development.
V. Conclusion
A. Recap the main points discussed in the essay.
B. Emphasize the significance of dialogue in character development.
C. Restate your overall analysis and its connection to the chosen character.
Remember to use specific quotes and examples from the play to support your analysis and ensure a well-structured essay.