Literary Analysis Body Paragraphs 1 Topic Sentence states

Literary Analysis Body Paragraphs 1. Topic Sentence (states one trait) 2. TLQ (blended quote) 3. Commentary (2 -4 sentences) 4. Concluding Sentence

Transition, Lead-In, Quote (TLQ) Quote (Q) Transition (T) Lead-In (L) EXAMPLES: For example, when Roger has a chance to escape, he chooses “to sit on the far side of the room, where he thought she could easily see him” (Hughes 2). For instance, when Roger left, he knew she had helped him, and he hoped “to say something else other than ‘Thank you, M’am’ to Mrs. Jones” (Hughes 2). Initially, Mrs. Jones intimidates Roger, such as when he states, ‘“When I get through with you, sir, you are going to remember Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones”’ (Hughes 1).

Body Paragraph • Topic Sentence – begins with a transition and states one character trait • TLQ – transition, lead-in, quote • Commentary - explains to reader how quote proves trait • Concluding Sentence – wraps up the point To begin, Roger’s victim is a stern disciplinarian that insists on having her way. For example, when Roger falls down on the sidewalk, Mrs. Jones “simply turned around and kicked him right square in his blue jeaned sitter” (Hughes 1). While some women would have avoided confrontation with a stranger, especially given the late hour, Mrs. Jones does not. She is insistent and uses physical aggression to establish authority with the pesky thief. Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones wished for Roger to know that she would not be ignored, abused, but rather, respected. Her strict nature was key to Roger’s acceptance of her.