the secret life of bees by sue monk kidd
Subject
Writing
Question Description
Write an analytical essay that explores the meaning of the title and how the symbolism of the bees plays out in the novel. Your essay must have each of the following parts:
Introduction Paragraph
Hook statement to bring the audience into the essay
Summary of your main points
A strong, specific thesis that you will prove in the rest of the essay
Body Paragraphs (3 or more)
At least three main arguments that prove your thesis
Evidence from the novel to support each argument (at least three quotes or examples to prove each argument)
Commentary explaining the thematic or symbolic significance of each quote used
Transitions between ideas within each paragraph and between each paragraph
Concluding Paragraph
Restatement of your thesis in different words
Recap of the main points
An evaluation of the effectiveness of the title symbolically and thematically
A clincher statement that your audience will remember