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    The document provides guidance for writing an essay analyzing the novel "The Reader" including discussing themes of politics, power and justice. It outlines the requirements such as a 500-800 word length and formatting. It describes the standard essay structure of an introduction presenting a thesis, main body paragraphs developing the thesis with evidence and analysis, and a conclusion. The document also explains how to structure paragraphs using the PEE or PESTEL formats, providing a point, evidence from the text, and explaining how the evidence supports the point and analysis.

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    The document provides guidance for writing an essay analyzing the novel "The Reader" including discussing themes of politics, power and justice. It outlines the requirements such as a 500-800 word length and formatting. It describes the standard essay structure of an introduction presenting a thesis, main body paragraphs developing the thesis with evidence and analysis, and a conclusion. The document also explains how to structure paragraphs using the PEE or PESTEL formats, providing a point, evidence from the text, and explaining how the evidence supports the point and analysis.

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    The document provides guidance for writing an essay analyzing the novel "The Reader" including discussing themes of politics, power and justice. It outlines the requirements such as a 500-800 word length and formatting. It describes the standard essay structure of an introduction presenting a thesis, main body paragraphs developing the thesis with evidence and analysis, and a conclusion. The document also explains how to structure paragraphs using the PEE or PESTEL formats, providing a point, evidence from the text, and explaining how the evidence supports the point and analysis.

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    Essay #1: The Reader

    Prompt: In what ways do you see themes of politics, power and justice in The Reader?
    Guiding questions to understand the prompt: in what ways does the novel explore aspects of rights and responsibilities?
    In what ways does the novel explore the workings and structures of governments and institutions? In what ways does
    the novel explore hierarchies of power? In what ways does the novel explore the limits of justice and the law? In what
    ways does the novel explore equality and inequality?

    Requirements:

    • Length: 500-800 words


    • Write on the computer and follow the following formatting:
    o Font: either Calibri size 11 or Times New Roman size 12
    o Margins: top + bottom: 3 cm, left + right: 2 cm (this should be the standard setting for Word)
    o Spacing: 1.5 cm
    • You must follow proper essay structure (see below)
    • You must use a PEE or PESTEL structure (see below)

    Essay structure

    Introduction You present which text you have analyzed + what Remember to format your essay in
    your overall interpretation is in a thesis statement clear, cohesively written paragraphs!
    (i.e. your answer to the question or prompt you Your introduction and conclusion
    should be separate paragraphs, as
    have been given – what is your interpretation?)
    should each of your PEE/PESTEL
    structures in your main body section.
    Main body In a number of cohesive and coherent paragraphs,
    you present:
    • A number of clear analytical claims about Example of what an essay visually
    the text looks like:
    • Evidence of why your claim makes sense
    (e.g. quotes)
    • Explanations of how your analysis of your
    evidence proves your claim
    It is recommended that you always follow a PEE or
    PESTEL structure (or similar) to ensure you include
    all of these elements.

    Conclusion You sum up your analysis – in a way, you shortly


    explain how you ”answered” the question, ‘what is
    your interpretation of this text?’
    PEE and PESTEL structure

    P: Point What is your analytical claim? P: Point What is your


    analytical claim?
    E: Evidence A quotation from the text (or whatever Write it as a topic
    makes sense in the specific text). sentence.

    S: Select Which part of your evidence is the most E: Example Provide an example
    important? Pinpoint it. from the text to
    support your claim
    T: Technique Name what technique (e.g. a stylistic (e.g. a quotation).
    device, authorial choice etc.) the
    writer/author is using.
    E: Effect What is the effect of this technique on E: Explanation Explain how your
    the audience? What does it make the evidence proves your
    audience claim – present your
    think/feel/imagine/question/consider…? analysis and argue
    your interpretation.
    L: Link Back to the question- are you still writing
    relevant things?

    Important things to remember

    • An essay requires a basic structure: introduction – main body – conclusion. Without these elements,
    you do not have an essay.

    • Write cohesive paragraphs. This means your paragraphs need to be broken down in an appropriate
    way – for example, don’t skip lines in the middle! This creates confusion about where you think your
    own argument begins and ends.

    • Remember that it is your job to convince the reader that your interpretation makes sense. You
    cannot leave your reader to make their own conclusions.

    • At the same time, assume your reader knows your text (unless told otherwise). Don’t waste time on
    lengthy summaries.

    • Remember to use proper documentation, i.e. quotes and a clear reference system (e.g. MLA). You
    must reference the text in order to properly argue for your interpretation, and you must use proper
    documentation technique. See Purdue University’s Online Writing Lab for information about MLA:
    https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/mla_style/mla_formatting_and_style_guide/mla_formatting_and_style_guide.html

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