The Great Gatsby

Paragraph 1: Introduction

Begin with an attention-getting statement or hook sentence. Include the title and author of the novel you have chosen. Briefly state the five arcs of Freytag’s Pyramid. The first paragraph should end with your thesis statement which specifically states what you will be explaining in the body of the essay.

Paragraph 2: Freytag’s Pyramid Stage 1 – Exposition

Step One: Topic sentence that identifies the stage

Step Two: Find a quote from the novel to show this stage. (Do not forget to cite properly.)

Step Three: Complete a thorough analysis of this stage, looking at it from every angle and showing the impact it has on how everything unfolds in the novel.

Paragraph 3: Freytag’s Pyramid Stage 2 – Rising Action

Step One: Topic sentence that identifies the stage

Step Two: Find a quote from the novel to show this stage. (Do not forget to cite properly.)

Step Three: Complete a thorough analysis of this stage, looking at it from every angle and showing the impact it has on how everything unfolds in the novel.

Paragraph 4: Freytag’s Pyramid Stage 3 – Climax

Step One: Topic sentence that identifies the stage

Step Two: Find a quote from the novel to show this stage. (Do not forget to cite properly.)

Step Three: Complete a thorough analysis of this stage, looking at it from every angle and showing the impact it has on how everything unfolds in the novel.

Paragraph 5: Freytag’s Pyramid Stage 4 – Falling Action

Step One: Topic sentence that identifies the stage

Step Two: Find a quote from the novel to show this stage. (Do not forget to cite properly.)

Step Three: Complete a thorough analysis of this stage, looking at it from every angle and showing the impact it has on how everything unfolds in the novel.

Paragraph 6: Freytag’s Pyramid Stage 5 – Denouement

Step One: Topic sentence that identifies the stage

Step Two: Find a quote from the novel to show this stage. (Do not forget to cite properly.)

Step Three: Complete a thorough analysis of this stage, looking at it from every angle and showing the impact it has on how everything unfolds in the novel.

Paragraph 7: Conclusion

Restate the thesis in different language than in the introduction using phrases such as: in conclusion, to wrap things up, in the end, etc. Summarize the information in each body paragraph. Present an overall concluding statement based on the analysis you’ve provided