Ok so I have to do a comparative essay on a book and a film (I chose The Hobbit) .This is a comparison essay exploring to what degree an inherent film is discussed and how it relates to an aspect of the human condition. So my theme is revenge and the arguments are race, heroism and adventure. I don't know how to put this in my thesis...how to make a thesis out of this, since it is a comparative essay
1) Do u think this will be good for my essay? Im doing similarity...so in my body paragraph how should i compare it to my book (THe Hobbit) and movie (THe Hobbit)?
2) Can you help me make a sophisticated thesis out of this info: my theme is revenge and the arguments are race, heroism and adventure
3) Lastly, am i on the right track Ms. Do u think my essay will be right for human condition. Will I be able to have a really nice essay with this information?
Please help me I am taking Grade 12 Uni English in Summer school...
Your help will be very much appreciated Ms.Sue
Thanks a lot.
I've referred your post to Writeacher who is much more experienced with 12th grade English than I am. She's busy now, but will try to help you within a few hours.
Oh ok thankyou so much:) I greatly appreciate it!
Whenever you are writing a comparison (or contrast paper, you need to plan it out very carefully on paper first.
Try this:
1. Write all the information about one of your topics on one page.
2. Write all the information about the other topic on another page.
3. Then put them together in this order:
1. Intro
2. All about topic A
~~~2A. detail 1
~~~2B. detail 2
~~~2C. detail 3
~~~2D. detail 4
~~~2E. detail 5
3. All about topic B
~~~3A. detail 1
~~~3B. detail 2
~~~3C. detail 3
~~~3D. detail 4
~~~3E. detail 5
4. Concl.
The number of details for each side of your topic will vary, depending on your main points. For comparison-only papers, you may end up with only 3 paragraphs in the paper instead of 4.
There are two recognized patterns for writing comparison (or contrast) papers. One is casually referred to as "zig-zag,” but can be very confusing for the reader if you don’t use transitions effectively. The other is topic-by-topic (which is what I've outlined above) and is much easier for the reader to follow.
I doubt that you can effectively compare a book and movie of the same title in light of FOUR different aspects of human beings. I think you should concentrate on two at the most, but not four.
See http://leo.stcloudstate.edu/acadwrite/comparcontrast.html for further help with comparison writing.
For thesis statement writing, see http://leo.stcloudstate.edu/acadwrite/thesistatement.html
This is one of the very best places I've seen online to help students write good thesis statements. It shows you sentences that aren't thesis statements and how to turn each one into real thesis statements.
Once you have drafted your thesis statement and organized your information, please re-post if you’d like feedback from someone here.
Yes, I know how to write a thesis statement and how a comparison essay goes..
But I already have my info:
This is a comparison essay exploring to what degree an inherent film is discussed and how it relates to an aspect of the HUMAN CONDITION. So my theme is revenge and the arguments are race, heroism and adventure. I don't know how to put this in my thesis...how to make a thesis out of this.
My book is the HOBBIT.
Please help me construct the thesis with this..I tried every website online...My only problem is structuring this PARTICULAR info:
my theme is revenge and the arguments are race, heroism and adventure.
Please it would be great if you don't prvide me with links..Please help me
Yes, I know how to write a thesis statement and how a comparison essay goes..
But I already have my info:
This is a comparison essay exploring to what degree an inherent film is discussed and how it relates to an aspect of the HUMAN CONDITION. So my theme is revenge and the arguments are race, heroism and adventure. I don't know how to put this in my thesis...how to make a thesis out of this.
My book is the HOBBIT.
Please help me construct the thesis with this..I tried every website online...My only problem is structuring this PARTICULAR info:
my theme is revenge and the arguments are race, heroism and adventure.
Please it would be great if you don't prvide me with links..Please help me
Oh and I don't have 4 aspects I have three: heroism, adventure and race...revenge is my theme
Hello! I'm here to help you with your comparative essay. Let's start by addressing your questions one by one.
1) Choosing the theme of revenge and exploring it through the lens of race, heroism, and adventure can be a compelling topic for your essay. In your body paragraphs, you can compare how these elements are portrayed in both the book and the film adaptation of "The Hobbit." For example, you can analyze how revenge is depicted differently for characters of different races, how heroism is presented in the face of revengeful circumstances, and how the adventure itself is driven by a quest for revenge. Your task is to compare and contrast the treatment of these aspects in the book and the film.
2) Here is a possible thesis statement that combines your chosen theme and arguments: "Through a comparative analysis of J.R.R. Tolkien's novel 'The Hobbit' and its corresponding film adaptation, this essay examines the concept of revenge in relation to the human condition, exploring its manifestation through the lenses of race, heroism, and adventure."
3) As long as you provide well-developed arguments and support them with evidence from both the book and the film, your essay has the potential to be engaging and thoughtful. Remember to analyze how the theme of revenge intersects with the concepts of race, heroism, and adventure in both the book and the film. Use specific examples, quotes, or scenes to illustrate your points and draw connections to the human condition.
Keep in mind that it's essential to plan your essay structure, with each body paragraph focusing on a specific aspect (race, heroism, and adventure) of the theme of revenge. Ensure that your arguments are well-organized, well-supported, and that you provide a balanced analysis of both the book and the film.
I wish you the best of luck with your essay, and if you have any further questions, feel free to ask!