ENG 11 The Crucible Conflict and Characterization Essay

Panagakos—ENG 11 The Crucible – Conflict and Characterization Essay NAME:_______________________________________________________________________ PERIOD________________

CONTENT OBJECTIVE: You can complete a literary analysis on how an author develops conflict, characterization, and character motivation.

LANGUAGE OBJECTIVE: You can do this by writing a literary analysis essay using the APEC structure based on your analysis of one of the characters from Arthur Miller’s The Crucible that includes how the author characterizes the character, one or more of the conflicts the character faced in the drama, and how the character’s motivation influenced their actions.

SOLS: 11.4, 11.6, 11.7 PROMPT:

o Did the character respond in a way that was consistent with their characterization?

ESSAY PARAMETERS:

1. Essay must be at least five paragraphs and include an introduction and concluding paragraph.

2. Essay must utilize a thesis statement and the APEC structure for analysis.

3. Essay will employ correct usage of English language conventions including spelling, punctuation, and

capitalization.

4. Analysis must be supported with textual evidence.

5. Essay should be formatted in MLA style (Double Spaced, 12 pt font, Times New Roman, etc.)

CHOOSE ONE CHARACTER:

1. Abigail Williams

2. John Proctor

3. Elizabeth Proctor

4. Reverend Parris

RUBRIC:

A Demonstrates a strong understanding of a major character. Consistently identifies author’s intent in creating specific character traits and how these traits help the reader understand the character’s motivation and reaction to conflict. Develops an insightful project with superior connections to relevant dramatic conventions and devices. There is sufficient textual evidence to support an in-depth character analysis.

Exhibits consistent control of sentence formation, usage, mechanics, and punctuation. The language used in all aspects of the project contribute to the overall meaning in a highly effective way. There are few to no errors that detract from the meaning