Lit 12 Compare/Contrast or Theme Essay

Work with up to one other student to write this essay. Choose one of the three options.

2+ pages.

1.       Compare and contrast The Lord of the Flies to Breaking Away. You should use examples from the texts to show how they are similar and different, but your ultimate goal is to show one as being more (relevant, entertaining, accurate, etc) than the other.

Ideas for similarities and differences: Coming of age or getting older, friendship, survival of the fittest / physical prowess, fear, individuals within groups, disappointment, sacrificing for others, human nature, character development, death, revenge, greatness, jealousy/envy, duty

Thesis outlining what, how, and why you will argue

Similar (2+)

Different (2+)

Conclusion

2.       Use at least two of the texts (The Lord of the Flies, Breaking Away, A Secret for Two) to show the importance of relationships and why they matter.

3.       Use at least two of the texts to show the importance of physical ability to individuals or as part of a group.

For 2 and 3, you may also want to use personal anecdotes to help prove your point.