Choose one story we have discussed so far: A GOOD MAN IS HARD TO FIND BY: FLANNERY O’CONNOR 1. Write one paragraph summarizing the story in five to six sentences (do not give analysis–just give plot) and stating its central idea. See the example. 2. Include a second paragraph in which you prove the central idea to be true, by using examples from the story. 3. Construct a third paragraph in which you talk about the protagonist (main character) of the story you choose. Also identity the person or thing that serves as the antagonist in the story. Give three traits of the main character and provide a one-line quotation from the text to illustrate each. Finally, relate the character discussion back to the central idea of the story. – PLEASE LOOK AT attached “BARBIE-Q” EXAMPLE – 3 paragraphs only , no more, no less More instructions: How to get your essay accepted: Paragraph 1: Opening sentence should name the author and title. Follow with about six sentences of plot summary: this hapens, this happens, this happens. DON’T EXPLAIN HERE. Just give the basic facts. End with the central idea ARGUMENT. Not a “theme,” but an argument about what the story says about life. See the “how to” section for more on how to do this, as well as the “Barbie-Q” example in “paper assignments.” Paragraph 2: PROVE your central idea argument to be true. Use quotes from the story. Paragraph 3: Name the protagonist (main character) and give three one-word traits to describe her/ him. Give quotes from the story to illustrate each of those traits. Name the antagonist. We are looking for a character (not a general idea) who pushes the protagonist to confront his/her internal conflict. The protagonist can’t also be the antagonist.
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