5.3 Writer's Workshop: Literary Essay
Outsider's essay
Major Writing Piece: The Essay Question
Writing about relationships between characters requires being observant about relationships in your own life and those of others. Consider what makes a relationship more authentic. The relationships that people (and characters) form with others impact who they are. Remember….
Forming meaningful connections is the cornerstone of society.
How do people develop essential relationships with the people and world around them?
What effect do these connections have on the kind of person one will become?
Essay Question: Describe and explore the relationship that exists between two characters in your novel and its effect on the characters.
Consider how the relationship advances the plot and develops the theme of the novel. Consider the following questions.
- What does this relationship contribute to the main idea of the novel?
- How do the characters interact with each other?
- What effect has this connection had on the characters?
- What has resulted from their connection to each other?