The Bluest Eye

The Bluest Eye—Toni Morrison-The Concept of Home: Outline   Question: At the beginning of the “The Bluest Eye,” how does Morrison depict the concept of home?   Construct your Thesis: Create a thesis that makes the statement about how Morrison presents the idea of home at the beginning of  her Novel, “The Bluest Eye”? A)     You can attach your reasons to the statement, which would make a list that you can develop one point at a time in its own body paragraph. For example, Morrison presents/displays the concept of home at the beginning of novel “The Bluest Eye” by 1. …  , 2.  … and 3. …   Introduction: I       What is meant by home? ·         Remember home means different things to different people, so write down what is your notion (s) of home.  ·         What were your notions of home in the past, and what is your notion of home now? ·         How do you think your notion of home compare to  other people’s notion of home? ·         Bring up the idea that the concept of home is being addressed by Toni Morrison at the beginning of her novel, “The Bluest Eye.” ·         Talk about the concept of home as being presented by Toni Morrison, and how exactly is she doing so in “The Bluest Eye”? [Make this idea your thesis]. (You can make a statement or make a list of specific reasons.) ·         [Note: You would have to present a set of body paragraphs to convince your reader.]   Body paragraphs: II     Topic Sentence: What is one-way Morrison presents the concept of home at the beginning of “The bluest Eye”? (State it and discuss it). What evidence from the text supports the Quote or paraphrase (give page #)? (This would be where the first reason for you to develop would go) Remember you must introduce the quotation. For example:  1. According to Morrison,/  2. Morrison states, says, argues, tells us, emphasizes, “……” (Morrison, p. 35). ·         Explain the quotation ·         What might the quotation mean or what is the context of the quotation as it relates to point you want to make. ·         Why did Morrison say this and what is her message (In your own words please)? METAMESSAGE—the message behind the message….what are the implications is what is said. ·         What is your opinion about the quotation? (Analyze and evaluate) ·         Make text to text, text to self, or text to world connections. ·         Give an example/personal experience (remember this is to help support your point, but it is not the point) ·         Link back to your topic sentence ·         You MUST support YOUR argument with evidence   III     Topic sentence: What is another way Morrison presents the concept of home at the beginning of “The bluest Eye”? (State it and discuss it). What evidence from the text supports the Quote or paraphrase (give page #)? (This would be where the second reason for you to develop would go) Remember you must introduce the quotation. For example:  1. According to Morrison,/  2. Morrison states, says, argues, tells us, emphasizes, “……” (Morrison, p. 3). ·         Explain the quotation ·         What might the quotation mean or what is the context of the quotation as it relates to point you want to make. ·         Why did Morrison say this and what is her message (In your own words please)? METAMESSAGE—the message behind the message….what are the implications is what is said. ·         What is your opinion about the quotation? (Analyze and evaluate) ·         Make text to text, text to self, or text to world connections. ·         Give an example/personal experience (remember this is to help support your point, but it is not the point) ·         Link back to your topic sentence ·         You MUST support YOUR argument with evidence   IV    Topic Sentence: What Is an additional way Morrison presents the concept of home at the beginning of “The bluest Eye”? (State it and discuss it). What evidence from the text supports the Quote or paraphrase (give page #)? (This would be where the third reason for you to develop would go) Remember you must introduce the quotation. For example:  1. According to Morrison,/  2. Morrison states, says, argues, tells us, emphasizes, “……” (Morrison, p. 78). ·         Explain the quotation ·         What might the quotation mean or what is the context of the quotation as it relates to point you want to make. ·         Why did Morrison say this and what is her message (In your own words please)? METAMESSAGE—the message behind the message….what are the implications is what is said. ·         What is your opinion about the quotation? (Analyze and evaluate) ·         Make text to text, text to self, or text to world connections. ·         Give an example/personal experience (remember this is to help support your point, but it is not the point) ·         Link back to your topic sentence ·         You MUST support YOUR argument with evidence   V     If you have an additional point to develop, it should go here. Then follow the steps of development as you did in your previous body paragraphs. If any other points to follow, then you would continue developing in the same method. [PLEASE NOTE THE NUMBER OF BODY PARAGRAPHS YOU INCLUDE IS DEPENDENT ON YOU]   Conclusion: VII   Briefly recap your arguments. 5-10 sentences a)      Briefly recap the point you discussed or make useful suggestions                                     OR b)      Give a list of solutions or possible ways the survival instinct might be possible? c)      What can an individual do to promote this, or should we even bother to do so?   NB* ü  TEXTUAL ANALYSIS IS KEY. ü  LESS SUMMARY AND MUCH MORE ANALYSIS. ü  REDUCE OR ELIMINATE GENERALIZATIONS ALL TOGETHER. ü  FULLY ENGAGE THE TEXT IN YOUR COMMENTARY, EVEN WHEN YOU ARE GIVING EXAMPLES OR PERSONAL EXPERIENCES.