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Essay Assignment: -Analysis of Girl in Translation

Introduction: In this essay, you're going to analyze the theme of ambition. The general process for the essay will be:

1) thinking about the theme of ambition and the characters who exhibit to ambition;
2) finding examples in the novel (some of which the instructor will give to you);
3) writing up a draft of the essay and finalizing the thesis statement;
4) Submitting a draft for instructor and peer review;
5) Conferencing with the instructor about essay;
6) Revising and submitting a final draft.

Topic:.

Analyze the theme of ambition in the novel Girl in Translation. Which characters exhibit ambition? What are the costs and rewards of their ambition? How does their ambition affect their decisions in life? How does analyzing the theme of ambition confirm or refute your own definition and opinion of ambition?

Requirements:

1. Your essay must be at least 800 words, about 3 to 4 typewritten pages.

2. Your essay must contain five paragraphs-an introduction with a thesis statement, three body paragraphs and a conclusion (but it may contain more than just three body paragraphs). Please see "organization" for more details.

3. Your essay must contain at least five references to the novel. At least two references must be in the form of a paraphrase; the others may be quotes from the novel. Please make sure to use an appropriate introductory phrase and correct page and author citation.

4. Use passages from throughout the novel (e.g. not just from the first section or the last section). The instructor will announce some required passages.

5. Use PRESENT TENSE (simple present, present progressive, present perfect) throughout your essay when discussing the novel.