Write about the elements of the central idea, point of view, character, and conflict. Start with the standard introduction, and briefly summarize the story.

Central Idea, Point of View, Character, and Conflict
Note: Choose one story:
“What You Pawn I Will Redeem” by Sherman Alexie
or
“Night Women” by Edwidge Danticat
Write about the elements of the central idea, point of view, character, and conflict. Start with the standard introduction, and briefly summarize the story. Your thesis should introduce the central idea and identify the other elements:
_________’s choice of point of view and development of character and conflict support the central idea that _______.
Second, support your central idea in a short paragraph (remember what you learned in Unit 2).
Third, identify the point of view the author uses in the story. Use two to three examples, either paraphrases or direct quotations, to show how this gives us essential information about the main character. Fourth, describe the protagonist (the one main character) as a static or dynamic character. Explain how the main character changes or does not change. Fifth, name two conflicts of the protagonist (main character). Discuss at least one internal and one external conflict. Identify the conflicting forces and explain whether or not these conflicts are resolved. Sixth, conclude with a personal reflection on these elements in the story (You can use “I” here.) Consider these questions if you need direction here:
What are some particularly interesting choices the author makes?
How does the conflict’s resolution or lack of resolution support the central idea?
What insight, if any, did you gain about human behavior from this story?
What are your feelings about the protagonist?
Use MLA Format and include a Works Cited entry.
Use third-person pronouns in your essay until the final paragraph. You can use first-person pronouns in your last paragraph. Use present tense verbs for the story’s action. Be judicious in your use of direct quotations. (Don’t pad the paper with them. Do not use quotations longer than three lines.)
If you consult an outside reference, you must cite it.

https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2003/04/21/what-you-pawn-i-will-redeem

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