The Catcher

Must be in MLA format. At least 3.5 pages. Each topic should be in a seperate paragraph, making 5 with an intro and conclusion.

 

Intro:

Hook and elaborate

talk about JD Salinger and The Catcher in the rye

narrow down on themes and motifs

thesis: “jd salinger employs a variety of ….., three are…..”

 

Conclusion:

1st sentence should be restated thesis

 

Three body paragraphs should be about:

1. Theme:

Alienation as a Form of Self Protection

2. Motif:

Lying and Deception

3. Symbol:

Holden’s Red Hunting Hat

 

Include 3 pieces of evidence for each body paragraph, via direct quotes and parenthetical citation

ex. (quote from chapter 2)

 

there should be 2-3

Must be in MLA format. At least 3.5 pages. Each topic should be in a seperate paragraph, making 5 with an intro and conclusion.

 

Intro:

Hook and elaborate

talk about JD Salinger and The Catcher in the rye

narrow down on themes and motifs

thesis: “jd salinger employs a variety of ….., three are…..”

 

Conclusion:

1st sentence should be restated thesis

 

Three body paragraphs should be about:

1. Theme:

Alienation as a Form of Self Protection

2. Motif:

Lying and Deception

3. Symbol:

Holden’s Red Hunting Hat

 

Include 3 pieces of evidence for each body paragraph, via direct quotes and parenthetical citation

ex. (quote from chapter 2)

 

there should be 2-3 block quotes, in proper MLA format

 

introduce quote, then give quote, then explain it.

 

Use sophisticated transitions.

 

thanks

 

block quotes, in proper MLA format

 

introduce quote, then give quote, then explain it.

 

Use sophisticated transitions.

 

thanks