Tears of a Tiger Essay- Assignment due 11/3

Tears of a Tiger Analytical Essay Assignment:

Thesis and web of body paragraphs due start of class, Wednesday, Nov. 3

Choose ONE prompt from below to construct a well-supported essay:

1.Racism is topic that is weaved throughout Tears of a Tiger. Reflect upon how Sharon Draper represents racism within the book. Define what tone Sharon Draper takes towards racism and those who perpetuate it and provide textual evidence to support your inference. What do you think was her purpose in including this dimension of the book and how does her tone help accomplish her purpose?

2.Andy’s parents have been described as multi-dimensional (round) and evolving (dynamic) as well as one-dimensional (flat) and stagnant (static). Choose one parent to analyze and make a case for which categories they fall into, citing evidence from the text.

HINT: Avoid the terms “flat, round, static, dynamic”

3.Tears of a Tiger begins with a tragic accident- a fatal car crash caused by drinking and driving. The story is then told from the points of view of the group of friends involved, with no narrator present
a.How does this method of telling the story affect the reader’s experience and response? Give specific sections of the book that are especially affected.
b.What advantages and disadvantages does this method of narration offer?
c.Think about Draper’s purpose in writing this book. How does her choice to leave out a narrator accomplish this purpose? Was it an effective choice?




Keep in mind…..
A well-supported essay has at least five paragraphs
TEXTUAL EVIDENCE = Specific situations and QUOTES
Minimum of three direct quotes; more is preferred
Put page numbers in parenthesis after the quote
Avoid “I,” “you,” and “we”
Do not preach at the reader through opinion statements
Ex: People should not be racist. Racism is wrong