English 7 Mrs. McDonald

Essay #2

Assignment: One paragraph character sketch

Rough Draft due: Rough draft due in class on Tuesday, 31 October

Rough draft revision due in class on Friday, 3 November

Final Due Date: Monday, 6 November 2006 by Break in the basket in Rm 214

Topic: Using the list of characters below, brainstorm a character trait for one of them. Be

able to find TWO examples from the short story “Rikki-tikki tavi” which supports

the trait you choose.

Rikki-tikki Nag Darzee

Topic Sentence: In the short story entitled “Rikki-Tikki tavi” written by Rudyard Kipling,

________________ (name of character) displays himself as a

________________ (personality trait-stated as an adjective)

character.

Requirements: 1. Correct heading format and double spaced

2. Word process the essay

3. Use third person, present tense in the essay.

4. Use an appositive phrase and underline it.

5. Use a direct object and circle it.

6. DO NOT USE TO BE VERBS OR CONTRACTIONS

7. Use a creative title

8. Use a transitional word or phrase between the two examples you use

from the story.

9. Essay is worth 100 points and will be conferenced.

10. SEE SAMPLE ESSAY

BoBo the Clown

Mrs. McDonald

English 7-2

6 November 2006

Curiosity Killed the Cat

In the short story entitled “Rose-Johnny” written by Barbara Kingsolver, Georgeanne displays herself as a curious character. Upon meeting Rose-Johnny, Georgeanne desires to acquaint herself with Rose-Johnny, an odd shopkeeper, in every way possible. She questions Rose-Johnny on her past life and wonders aloud why the people in town believe her to be odd and eccentric. Also, Georgeanne’s curiosity often leads her into trouble. When she tries to discover why the townspeople are biased toward her black friends, she is almost beaten to death by some of her male. counterparts. Georgeanne’s curiosity definitely is displayed often in the short story “Rose-Johnny”.