AP Success - AP English Literature The Power of Names in Literature

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Names and naming are significant aspects of character development and thematic exploration in literature. In many literary works, characters' names hold symbolic importance.

Choose a work of fiction, either from your own reading or from the list below, in which character names are central to the narrative. Then, in a well-developed essay, analyze how the use of names contributes to an interpretation of the work as a whole. Avoid plot summaries.

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.