Literary Essay The Tempest Writing the Conclusion

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Literary EssayThe TempestWriting the
Conclusion

• English 12

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Purpose of a Conclusion

• 1. To sum up your arguments.
• 2. To clearly state that your thesis has been
  proven.
• 3. To leave a lasting impression on your reader.

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Elements of Conclusion

• Thesis Statement re-stated in different terms
  (Dont copy and paste it looks really
  amateurish)
• Brief summary of your main points
• One last, universal comment that lends finality
  to your paper.

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Conclusion Example

• Prosperos magic allowed him survive, and even
  thrive, against all odds. Magic provided him with
  an opportunity to find a husband for his beloved
  daughter, and gave him a chance to bring his
  disloyal brother to justice. It also helped him
  to find his way back to his life in Milan. The
  mystical elements of the play give it an ethereal
  quality that delights the audience. It is magic
  that makes Shakespeares The Tempest a compelling
  tale of beauty, survival and triumph.

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What has gone wrong here?

• So you can see that the play is about a magician
  who has slaves and he controls them and they beg
  for their freedom but he cant let them go
  because he needs to harness their magic for his
  own selfish needs but Shakespeare clearly
  disagrees and has him come to his senses and free
  them and that is why slavery is the central theme
  of the Shakespeares The Tempest.

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What has gone wrong with this conclusion?

• It was sad and tragic. They were shipwrecked.
  And she was nearly raped. By the half-man
  half-fish Caliban. How she didnt know any other
  men. The Tempest explores all of that tragedy
  that happened. . The play makes you think about
  people who were abandoned. And those who nearly
  died.

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What has gone wrong with this conclusion?

• Its so sad that I bawled for about a week when I
  read the play. Not that the play is sad, except
  that I think Miranda has been lonely not knowing
  any men. I think I was really crying because she
  had such a hard life, and it makes me feel like
  crap because I have it easy and I whine all the
  time about nothing. The Tempest, by William
  Shakespeare, made me re-evaluate my whole life.

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What has gone wrong with this conclusion?

• Websters Dictionary defines survival as a
  natural process resulting in the evolution of
  organisms best adapted to the environment. In
  this essay I have proven, beyond a reasonable
  doubt, that Prospero, the main character in
  Shakespeares The Tempest, is a textbook
  survivor, because I think he adapted to his
  environment and, using magic, evolved into the
  ruler of his very own island.

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Now

• It is time to write your conclusion. Dont fret
  too much if youre having trouble finding a
  lasting, final line. During your peer-editing
  session on Monday, you can ask your editor to
  help you write that all-important final
  statement.
• Be clear and concise this should be your
  shortest paragraph.
• Sum-up your arguments and re-state your thesis.
  Youll be fine.