Comparative Analysis Essay Name ______Per___

Comparative Analysis EssayName ______Per___

Choose a novel you have read for class which shares a theme with Romiette and Julio.

Compare the way the author uses literary elements to support this theme.

Provide evidence from both novels to support what you have said.

Introduction: Start with a “hook” and relate the hook to your essay

J. K. Rowling said, “We're all human, aren't we? Every human life is worth the same, and worth saving” (brainyquotes.com). Society often strives to separate rather than unite. Differences in people are valuable in any society and realizing this benefits all mankind.

Thesis Statement – identify the novel, author and prompt

The realistic fiction novels Romiette and Julio by Sharon Draper and The End of Time by John Koch both show a central theme, all people have value despite differences and should not be discriminated against or judged using characterization and plot.

First Supporting Paragraph

Topic Sentence: Identify the novel discussed in this paragraph, the theme, and the literary element.

First, John Koch uses dialogue to support the theme of personal value in his novel as the characters verbally fight against differences. Dialogue is used to develop the mindset of prejudice, revealing people’s thoughts and beliefs.

Evidence: Fully explain the context of the quote, include quote and citation, then connect this quote to your thesis.

For example, the main character, Jordan, argues fiercely with his friends to stop the verbal abuse: “We are all people finding our own way and making a difference in our own way” (Koch 56). Further, the ongoing tension in the book eventually concludes as Jordan explains, “Our fingerprints are different yet we all have a handshake to offer the world” (72).

Concluding Sentence: Cleary explain how the theme is supported by your literary element in this novel.

Thus, the theme is clearly expressed and supported through dialogue as each character learns to see beauty in diversity.

Second Supporting Paragraph

Topic Sentence: ______

1stEvidence: Fully explain the context of the quote, include quote and citation;then connect this quote to your thesis.

Concluding Sentence: Thus, ______

Conclusion

• Emphasize the connection between the authors’ message in both novels
• Refer back to hook
• Summarize your examples.
• What is the final message?

Rowling’s idea that all life is worth the same applies to the characters in these novels. Both authors develop the theme that discrimination and judgment devalues people in society. By using dialogue to depict racial hatred and characterization to show conflict stemming from differences between people, Draper and Koch lead the reader to understand that embracing differences among people benefits the world.

Citations:

Romiette and Julio______

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Your Novel______

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