Passage+Analysis

= Passage Analysis = Take a passage from our reading of Othello (one character's speech) and in your one page essay, interpret what this passage reveals about the character. You will need to start with a topic sentence that gives your analysis on the entire passage. For example, "The passage in Act 1, scene 3 reveals that Othello is truly in love with Desdemona." Then, you will need THREE specific lines to support yourself.

Using textual support must be used in this order. 1. After writing your topic sentence, you will need to introduce your first example (where it occurred in the passage). 2. Then, add the quote. Do not paraphrase. Use the exact quote. 3. Afterwards, tie the quote back to your topic sentence with three or more sentences of explanation. This line shows, proves, demonstrates, reveals, explains...

When you are done with all three supports and each support has a nice transition to separate it from the previous one, write a conclusion sentence that will show your prediction of where the play or character will go from here.