The Crucible Essay

Name Andy FrancisEssay OutlineI. Introduction A. Broad statement: Basic human behavior/nature B. Ideas to introduce topic/thesis, getting less broad with each statement.Romantic Hero has various traits that involve its people and the people around itC. Thesis (topic, assertion, direction of essay, scope/message/purpose) In the short story, Rip Van Winkle, Brander Matthews look for word the influence of Romanticism in his character Rip Van Winkle, giving him traits of carelessness and selflessness which provides put deeper thought here

II. Body Paragraph #1A. Topic Rip Van Wrinkles selfless nature provides him more evidence he is a Romantic Hero.B. Quote # the great error in Rips composition was an insuperable aversion to all kinds of profitable labor C. Analysis for Quote #11.Doesnt care about being paid, tries to become helpful for everyone in community except himselfD. Quote #2 He assisted at their sports, taught them to fly kites and shoot marbles, and the long stories of ghosts, witches, and Indians E. Analysis for Quote #21 Doesn't expect a return for doing something, Enjoys helping others,2 everyone is his neighbor, no grudges heldF. Concluding Sentence Rip Van Winkle is a Romantic Hero

III. Body Paragraph #3A. Topic sentence: The carelessness of Rip Van Winkle shows the appearance of Romanticism being a influence in the story B. Quote #1 Rip was ready to attend to anybodys business but his own; but as to doing family duty, and keeping his farm in order, it was impossibleC. Analysis for Quote #11. Rip always put others before himself which is a heroic quality, He is caring, creating a heroic nature to his personality2. But his own things are not important and does not want to gain because Romantics have anti sentiments of the Industrial Revolution and do not want to live on a uniform life like themD. Quote #2 I have observed that he was a simple good natured man; he was moreover a kind neighbor, and an obedient, henpecked husband

E. Analysis for Quote #21. Honor is also a big part in Romantic style of writing2. Also Rip Van Wrinkle lives a life with no order or direct rules to follow, does things when he wants toV. Conclusion A. Restated Thesis The influence of Romanticism in his character Rip Van Winkle, giving him traits of carelessness and selflessness which provides put deeper thought hereB. Inversion of introduction, slowly going from specific to broadC. Broad/Universal Scope Character and heroes have a influence in this era and story