Please return 1984 (without post its) if you do not need it for the essay.
1. 2-3 TYPED Pages of Essay Prep–You know that you have to decide between 1984 and SH5 for your next essay. As you prep, keep in mind that the essay has a 4 page requirement.
If 1984 is your subject, then you should do the following for it rather than SH5. Thesis/Essay Pre-writing (As always, I expect to see a great deal of thought put into this first formal stage of the process. In preparation for your essay, you must fill in the blank here:
In my SH5 essay I will explore Vonnegut’s treatment of ___________.
Fill in the blank with an element(s) that you would like to explore. Many of you will choose to explore his treatment of a specific theme, and that is fine, but know that you are not limited to theme here. Then, develop the idea.
Example:
In my SH5 essay I will explore Vonnegut’s treatment of the psychology of war.
Ultimately, my argument/so what will be born out of my close study of HOW V develops this idea (psychology of war) and WHY. Elements/Devices relevant to this treatment:
- The Money Tree
- Campbell’s monograph
- Tralfamadorians as an allegory for religion (this one can be broken down quite a bit)
- Billy as an antihero
Then, type out at least SIX pieces of evidence critical to illustrating/illuminating your discussion/argument. After analyzing each piece of evidence, answer the following question: Why did you choose this evidence? This is the first step of the process! The more thought and effort you put into this, the easier the entire process will be.
