Creating an Outline for Option 1
Instructions: Write complete sentences to fill in the items below.
Introduction:
| Introduction: · Briefly paraphrase the maxims you’ve chosen and explain why they are important values. · Identify the film and give a brief description of the characters you are analyzing. · Remember to avoid the first-person point of view (I, me, my, our, ours) and the second-person point of view (you, your, yours) in formal writing. | The maxims chosen for this task are 1, 4, and 6. The first maxim states that to accomplish a certain goal, one has to persevere through challenges and hardships. The second maxim implies that depending on only hope without action can lead to unfulfilled desires and empty aspirations. The third maxim emphasizes the need to be rational and logical to avoid negative consequences. “The Color Purple,” delves into the life of Celie, a black woman living in the early 20th century. This character encounters a lot of abuse, oppression, as well as stifling in her voice. However, as the story progresses, her life changes finding her core strengths and identity. |
| Thesis Statement (fill in the blanks on the right). This will be the last sentence of your introduction | Three maxims from Franklin’s “The Way to Wealth” that the characters embody in The Color Purple are “There are no gains without pains “He that lives upon hope will die fasting,” and “If you will not hear reason, she’ll surely rap your knuckle.” |
Body Paragraphs: This is where you will develop each of the points in your thesis statement.
| Body Paragraph 1: Elaborate on the first point in your thesis statement | Topic Sentence: Celie embodies Franklin’s maxim of “There are no gains without pains” when she faces significant hardships and challenges. Detail 1: Celie faces both abuse and oppression in the story. Detail 2: However, this character endures all these pains by being strong and resilient. Detail 3: Concluding Sentence: The personal growth experienced by Celie as well as being finally liberated displays the reality of this maximum, illustrating the need to persevere through problems to accomplish personal gains. Quote(s) from the film you will use to support this point: “I’m poor, black, I might even be ugly, but dear God, I’m here. I’m here.” |
| Body Paragraph 2: Elaborate on the second point in your thesis statement | Topic Sentence: Mr._ _ _ embodies Franklin’s maxim of “He that lives upon hope will die fasting” when he remains hopeful that one day he will have control and power over other people. Detail 1: Mr._ _ _ fails to understand that depending only on hope without putting in the work is unfruitful. Detail 2: Mr._ _ _ also fails to comprehend other people’s viewpoints creating a feeling of unfulfillment. Detail 3: Mr._ _ _ is a perfect example that shows the need to properly interact with others while demonstrating empathy to create meaningful connections. Concluding Sentence: Ultimately, this character highlights the importance of actively gauging a situation, and putting in the work to yield the desired outcomes. Quote(s) from the film you will use to support this point: “I had nothing better to do than to hope for the best and expect the worst.” |
| Body Paragraph 3: Elaborate on the third point in your thesis statement | Topic Sentence: Sofia embodies Franklin’s maxim of “If you will not hear reason, she’ll surely rap your knuckle,” when objects to societal expectations. Detail 1: Sofia is a very self-driven and independent woman who disregards being conformed to societal expectations. Detail 2: Sofia is very assertive with her points of view and always challenges people who tend to differ or fail to hear reason. Detail 3: This character’s assertiveness and ability to voice out her opinion depict the consequences that come up when people close themselves off from varying viewpoints. Concluding Sentence: This maxim underscores the need to be open-minded and able to participate in rational dialogue. Quote(s) from the film you will use to support this point: “All my life I had to fight.” |
Conclusion:
| Conclusion: Summarize the main points in the body paragraphs and paraphrase your thesis. | To conclude, this story clearly illustrates characters who embody Franklin’s maxims. Celie demonstrates that nothing can be obtained without going through certain challenges. Mr_ _ _ depicts that hope without action can cause isolation and unfulfillment. Sofia on the other hand is independent and assertive and her objection to being silenced yields significant consequences. |