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Commentary Paragraph

A well written paragraph hovers around 6 to 8, or more, sentences. Each sentence must support the sentence prior.


 * Start with a well written thesis statement ** . Ex: Although many people see Desdemona as the stereotypically weak and obedient wife, she is by far more a wiser and faithful person.


 * Follow with an explanation. ** Ex: In her first appearance in the book, when talking to her father, her rebellious side comes to show, since she is liberating herself from the classic 17th century Venetian woman and trying to acquire power over her life.


 * Quote to support: ** Ex: “My noble father, I do perceive here a divided duty…”


 * Elaborate: ** Ex: Desdemona states with such confidence and authority that she has decided to marry Othello, defending her choice of marriage and her devotion to her husband.


 * Elaborate more: ** Ex: Desdemona is showing that she is strong enough and educated enough to breakthe societal confines of passivity for women. Again this is a result of her intelligence and determination to become liberated. **(Notice how this ties in to your first explanation.)**


 * Exit: ** Ex: Nevertheless, even as she is dying tragically by being suffocated by a pillow in her bed, Desdemona is so selfish as to deny that Othello has killed her.