Character Analysis: Thesis

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Character Analysis Thesis

• 9th English

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Your thesis should

• 1) Be arguablenot a fact.
• The average rainfall in Iowa is 19 inches per
  year.
• I am going to write about Mr. Pignatis traits in
  The Pigman.
• 2) Have precise and clear wording.
• Mr. Gaffney is mad.
• Spanish sailors first brought horses to North
  America.
• 3) Forecast what your paper is going to say to
  your readers and in what order.
• The Jokers sense of humor hides insanity.
• Transformers is weakened by predictable humor,
  flat characterization, and a boring conclusion.

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Problematic Theses

• 1) He is a character who shows kindness,
  generosity, and stubbornness.
• Which character are you writing about?
• 2) John has both positive and negative traits.
• Cant this be said of practically anything?
• 3) Candy is neat, lonely, and depressed.
• Just listing your traits is okay, but not very
  creative.

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Traits of Batman

• Fearless
• Willing to help others regardless of personal
  cost
• Not intimidated by crazy villains
• Efficient
• Master of multiple martial arts and detective
  skills
• Always has the right tools and plans for the job
• Tough
• Able to tackle any obstacle
• Often injured in his adventures, but continues
  the fight

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Batman Analysis Thesis

• Traits Fearless, Efficient, Tough
• Simplistic thesis option list the traits in the
  order you present them in your analysis
• Example Batman is a fearless, efficient, and
  tough hero.
• This will work, BUT its not very creative and is
  pretty lame . . .

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Better Thesis Options Similarity

• Batman traits Fearless, Efficient, Tough
• 1) Similarity thesis option how do all of your
  traits fit together? Synonym or overarching idea
  that connects the three?
• Batman is the perfect example of a superhero.
• Batmans advanced skills make him a superior hero.

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Better Thesis Options Differences

• Joker traits Funny, Ruthless, Psychotic
• 2) Differences does one of your traits not fit
  with the others? Demonstrate the change of a
  character or how he or she is dynamic?
• Although he may appear to be a clown, The Joker
  is a dangerous maniac.
• The Jokers humor has a murderous streak.