Prompt: Write an essay in which you explain the sources
of the “pleasure and disquietude” experienced by the readers of Othello.
BRAINSTORMING
Sources of pleasure for reader:
- ___________________
- ___________________
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- ___________________
- ___________________
Sources of disquietude (anxiety) for reader:
- ___________________
- ___________________
- ___________________
- ___________________
- ___________________
Circle a couple of sources in each list above that you wish
to address in an essay. Then, combine
those into a thesis, which is the basic point you are arguing in your essay.
Thesis:_________________________________________________________________________
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Now outline the body of your essay, which will show to the
reader why your thesis is true.
Topic Sentence
#1:________________________________________________________________
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Concrete Detail (that supports):
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Commentary:
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Concrete Detail: __________________________________________________________________
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Commentary:
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Topic Sentence
#2:________________________________________________________________
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Concrete Detail:
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Commentary:
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Concrete Detail:
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Commentary:
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Topic Sentence
#3:________________________________________________________________
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Concrete Detail: __________________________________________________________________
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Commentary:
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Concrete Detail:
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Commentary:
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Conclusion: The purpose of the
conclusion is to bring the essay to a satisfactory ending. You don’t want to introduce new ideas in the
conclusion, but you can extend the thinking into the realm of personal
reflection (answering the “so what?” question).
You can summarize the main points of the essay, also, but sometimes summary
conclusions sound stilted and voiceless.
Include a good transition sentence:
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