Reluctant Character Literary Argument

Many works of literature feature a character who may be reluctant to make a decision, unable to make a decision, or is resistant to doing so. This indecision can have broader implications for that character or other characters. Such implications may include changes to a character’s relationships, social and/or financial stability, well-being, or any other aspects of the character’s existence.

Based on the book assigned for your independent reading project, talk about a character from The Kite Runner or Where the Crawdad Sing that delays or avoids making a decision. Then, in a well-written essay, analyze how the impact of this indecision contributes to an interpretation of the work as a whole. Do not merely summarize the plot.

In your response you should do the following:

• Respond to the prompt with a thesis that presents a defensible interpretation.
• Provide evidence to support your line of reasoning.
• Explain how the evidence supports your line of reasoning.
• Use appropriate grammar and punctuation in communicating your argument.

Based on the book assigned for your independent reading project, talk about a character from The Kite Runner or Where the Crawdad Sing that delays or avoids making a decision and analyze how the impact of this indecision contributes to an interpretation of the work as a whole.