For the first paper, the theme essay, write a one paragraph theme essay. A theme essay is the primary message or lesson a book conveys about life or human nature. A theme is expressed in the form of a theme statement, a stand-alone sentence that is unique and insightful. The theme statement is built on motifs that recur in the life of the main character, and in other important characters, details, and particulars of the story. The first sentence of the paragraph will be the thesis statement, which contains the title, author, and theme statement. The middle sentences will prove that your theme statement is the primary lesson or message of the book by defending the motifs you have selected as the most significant ones seen in important characters and details in the book. Include examples from at least two other characters besides the main character. The paragraph’s final sentence should make a closing remark about the book in relation to the theme. Use at least one quote in the essay. Quotes must be cited. Put page number in parentheses immediately after closing quotation marks of a quote.
For the second paper, the moral life essay on the main character from the book Jane Eyre Write a five paragraph paper with at least 500 words. The five paragraphs should be an introduction ending in a thesis statement, three body paragraphs, and a conclusion. Answer the following question in your thesis: Does the main character attempt to lead a moral life? To answer the question, you must evaluate three distinct virtues and/or vices of the main character. Give them in the thesis statement. Then begin each body paragraph with a topic sentence, stating the virtue or vice to be covered, and develop or prove it with at least three specific examples from the story. As you relate the examples, discuss whether the character develops morally in the practice of the particular virtue or vice. The conclusion should repeat and slightly reword the thesis and recap the major points. Use at least one quote in each body paragraph. Quotes must be cited put page number in parentheses immediately after closing quotation marks of a quote.