Considering these broad categories, what would you argue the novel is basically about? More importantly, what does the novel seem to say, suggest, or reveal regarding that subject? Alternatively framing of prompt: Considering the categories above, develop some interpretation of what you think the novel is most fundamentally about, apart from its plot, including some specific idea of what the novel is saying or revealing about that subject. Your task in this essay is to develop a very specific, insightful argument about what the novel explores and reveals within one of these subject areas. Even though the novel is highly complex, nuanced, and perhaps elusive in meaning, you should try to craft a very specific argument as to what it reveals or says. You may advance any argument within one of these broad thematic areas, as long as your ideas are original, insightful, and well-founded based on the details of the text. There is no particular argument I am looking for or anticipating. Introduction- beginning with a universal statement relating to the essay topic and leading into a clear sophisticated thesis. 2 body’s- with quoted evidence and elaborate explanations of how they prove my argument Conclusion- relate the essay together, re-emphasize my argument