• Introduce the novel’s title and author in the introductory paragraph
• Have a clear, concise thesis at the end of the introductory paragraph
• Be at least 5 paragraphs in length (1 intro, 3 body, 1 conclusion)
• Have smooth transitions between the paragraphs
• Have a minimum of three quotations in the body of the essay (use parentheses to indicate page numbers)
• Be written in 3rd person formal, academic voice -- remember to use present tense!
• Be at least 2 pages typed and double spaced, using 12 point Times or Times New Roman font.