The Crucible Critical Lens Analysis
Critical Lens – Cheat sheet!
Your task: to write a Critical Lens essay using TWO of the characters from The Crucible.
First, let’s review the task of the critical lens:
Write a critical essay in which you discuss two works of literature you have read from the particular perspective of the statement that is provided for you in the Critical Lens. In your essay, provide a valid interpretation of the statement, agree or disagree with the statement as you have interpreted it, and support your opinion using specific references to appropriate literary elements from the two works.
Be sure to
• Provide a valid interpretation of the critical lens that clearly establishes the criteria for analysis
• Indicate whether you agree or disagree …show more content…
Interpret the quote: this is where you put the quote into your own words. Not everyone’s interpretation of the quote will be the same – that’s OK. Provide your understanding of what the quote means. Again, be sure to embed: In other words…or, this quote means… Opinion – this is where you agree or disagree with the quote. Do not attempt to do both! Likewise, do not over-think this step! Your opinion should be simple and clear: This quote is true because…This quote is not true because… Thesis – this is where we bring the quote and the literature together. Remember that the literature is serving as your “proof” of why this quote is or is not true. In your thesis, be sure to: ( Use two pieces of literature (in this case, two characters) ( punctuate and spell the names of the works correctly ( establish a clear connection between the literature and the truthfulness of the quote ( mention those literary elements!
MAGIC THESIS STATEMENT: By looking at (literary element/technique) and (literary technique), readers can see that this quote applies to (character/literature) and (character/literature)
Your task: to write a Critical Lens essay using TWO of the characters from The Crucible.
First, let’s review the task of the critical lens:
Write a critical essay in which you discuss two works of literature you have read from the particular perspective of the statement that is provided for you in the Critical Lens. In your essay, provide a valid interpretation of the statement, agree or disagree with the statement as you have interpreted it, and support your opinion using specific references to appropriate literary elements from the two works.
Be sure to
• Provide a valid interpretation of the critical lens that clearly establishes the criteria for analysis
• Indicate whether you agree or disagree …show more content…
Interpret the quote: this is where you put the quote into your own words. Not everyone’s interpretation of the quote will be the same – that’s OK. Provide your understanding of what the quote means. Again, be sure to embed: In other words…or, this quote means… Opinion – this is where you agree or disagree with the quote. Do not attempt to do both! Likewise, do not over-think this step! Your opinion should be simple and clear: This quote is true because…This quote is not true because… Thesis – this is where we bring the quote and the literature together. Remember that the literature is serving as your “proof” of why this quote is or is not true. In your thesis, be sure to: ( Use two pieces of literature (in this case, two characters) ( punctuate and spell the names of the works correctly ( establish a clear connection between the literature and the truthfulness of the quote ( mention those literary elements!
MAGIC THESIS STATEMENT: By looking at (literary element/technique) and (literary technique), readers can see that this quote applies to (character/literature) and (character/literature)