1. Write an argumentative essay of a 750- 1000 words .Construct a thematic interpretation of Nina De Gramont’s “the nature of the beast” on the subject of expression and or repression. (Your supporting evidence must be analysis of things like symbolism, diction, and imagery. Do not just give examples of plot to support your interpretation of the theme.) 2. three body paragraphs long – five paragraphs in total. 3. Thesis Introductions must contain a thesis argument (Z) as well as a preview of the structure of your essay (W, X AND Y). Simply listing the organizational principles – as in the author’s use of imagery, diction and plot reveal…. – is not an adequate preview of the structure of your essay. You must have articulated, specific organizational principles. Work hard on your thesis. An essay will succeed or fail based on the thesis and the quality of the argument within the essay. A thesis is evaluated according to the following criteria: 1) is the thesis arguable; 2) is the thesis worth arguing; 3) is the thesis idea universally relevant; 4) is the thesis precisely and clearly worded; and 5) does the thesis demonstrate advanced critical thinking By exploring/depicting/presenting/showing W, X and Y, the author. promotes/advocates/denounces/ challenges … for the purpose of/ to encourage/ to discourage Z 4. Integration of Evidence Work hard on your integration of evidence. Review the sheet listing possible methods for including evidence in your essay. You must incorporate your interpretation of the evidence into your insertion of the evidence. You must say what the plot detail, quotation or idea proves; how does the piece of evidence prove your thesis? Strive to include a variety of methods for integrating evidence (at least three. ) Notice on the sheet outlining the various methods for integrating evidence, you MAY NOT USE this quotation shows… you have been warned.