Final Essay Test - Great Expectations

Final Essay Test – Great Expectations

*Write a five page essay demonstrating your knowledge of Great Expectations. Below I have given you some possible topics. You do not have to use a topic that I have provided, but make sure that you approve your topic with me before you begin writing. I have attached information that might help you get started.

*How does Dickens’ life relate to Great Expectations? (You may want to refer to the introduction)

*Describe Pip’s, Estella’s, or Miss Havisham’s transformation.

*Compare/contrast two characters

*How/why does Dickens choose the names for his fictional characters?

* Write about Victorian Society

*Appearance vs. Reality in Great Expectations

*Corruption of money in Great Expectations

*Gratitude in Great Expectations

*Suffering in Great Expectations

*Obsession in Great Expectations

*Prejudice in Great Expectations

*Greed in Great Expectations

*Envy in Great Expectations

*Loneliness in Great Expectations

*Maturity of relationships in Great Expectations (the importance of love and family vs. material wealth)

*Write about the different endings of Great Expectations (which one do you like and why?)





Area Evaluated: Points Possible Points Earned
CONTENT 60
Supporting evidence
Information analyzed
Description/details
Length

WRITING PROCESS 20
Revised thoroughly
Class/library time use
Overall commitment to topic

CONVENTIONS/STYLE 20
Spelling
Punctuation
Sentence variety
Strong use of vocabulary
Clear and concise

ORGANIZATION 10
Clear, logical main points
Smooth, complete transitions
Effective paragraphs with topic sentences

INTRODUCTION 5
Effective attention
Clear thesis

CONCLUSION
Clear, complete summary 5