Essay Question: Look at the Protagonist's motivators and then look at the antagonists motivators. Are their motives similar at all? Do these characters react differently to intrinsic or extrinsic motivators?

Question

I need a Thesis Statement (Must be an arguable assertion of claim/stance):
I also need Three reasons to support the thesis: (these should be BIG, universal ideas!) This is to organize your thoughts BEFORE you write your body paragraphs. This is NOT your introduction. Your introduction will be crafted AFTER you have completed your body paragraphs. The story is cranes by Hwang Sun- Won.

Answer 1

Thesis Statement: The motivations of the protagonist and antagonists in "Cranes" are fundamentally different, as the former is driven by a sense of duty and nostalgia while the latter is motivated by fear and self-preservation.

1. The protagonist is motivated by a sense of duty and nostalgia towards his childhood friend, while the antagonists are driven by fear of punishment if they do not carry out their orders.
2. The protagonist values his personal connection with Tokchae over societal expectations, while the antagonists prioritize their own safety and well-being above all else.
3. The protagonist's intrinsic motivators, such as loyalty and friendship, lead to actions rooted in compassion and understanding, while the antagonists' extrinsic motivators result in actions driven by self-interest and survival.