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Essay 4: One Amazing ThingOption 1: ThemesFor this essay, you should pick a theme that interests you from the list below. This theme is a central idea that runs through the chapters of the book. In a 3-4 page thesis driven essay in MLA format, discuss the author’s message regarding the theme that you pick. In other words, what does Divakaruni argue about this specific theme?You will need to use plenty of examples and at least 3 quotes from the book to support your thesis.Themes:Betrayal??????????????????????????????????????????Cultural ExpectationsLoss/death?????????????? ??????????????????????? Traditions controlling lifeHeartbreak?????????????????????????????????????? Abuse of PowerKarma?????????????????????????????????????????????? Inner turmoilSecrets/ lies?????????????????? ?????????????????Tradition v. ModernAcceptance ???????????????????????????????????????Disgrace/honorPrejudice/ Stereotypes/racism????????????Fear of mortalityRevenge???????????????????????????????????????????? SurvivalFaith InfidelityTrust Anxiety/DepressionArraigned marriage ReligionFriendship BraverySympathy HopeForbidden love DeceptionFamily loyalty/obligationsRegretsOption 2: Divakaruni’s Portrayal of WomenRefresh your memory with the stories of the female characters in the book. Did these stories have anything in common? In a 3-4 page thesis- driven essay in MLA format, answer the following question: How does Divakaruni represent women in One Amazing Thing?You will need to use plenty of examples and at least 3 quotes from the book to support your thesis.Tips:Do not use personal pronouns (“I” or “me”)Do not address the audience as “you.”Do not begin your conclusion with “in conclusion.”Make sure to refer to the author by last name. The author, book title, and very brief summary of the book should be introduced in the introduction.Make sure that your introduction is less than a page long and that your thesis (1-2 sentences) is located towards the end of your introduction.Make sure that each paragraph begins with a specific topic sentence, followed by evidence, and ending with an explanation of that evidence and how it supports the thesis.In your analysis, focus on 2 or 3 of the characters! I rather read a deeper analysis of 2-3 characters, than read a superficial analysis of nine characters.PROOFREAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Due Dates:Thur 12/7 –– Your introduction with thesis statement. Your intro should include a hook that grabs the reader’s attention, using one of the strategies discussed in class. Your intro should mention the author and book title. Your thesis should be at the end of the intro. (Typed) I will offer extra credit to those who share their intro with the class, so save your work to a USB or email it to yourself.Friday 12/15- Final draft (25 points) via email by 11:59 PM. There is no late pass for this essay! Send an attachment of your essay (Word or PDF) and copy and paste your essay into the body of the email. In the subject of your email, include your last name, English 28, and the class start time.Please let me know if I can be of assistance during the writing process. This should be your best essay yet!!! ................
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