a conclusion The conclusion restates the ideas from the thesis and summarizes some of the main points from Haw to Conclude the essay The conclusion's final thought often considers additional implications for the essay or gives the reader something to ponder further an In This Book Begin your conclusion with a recap of the thesis and a brief summary of the most important or strongest arguments Leave readers with a final thought that puts the essay in a larger context or considers its wider implications In this book you will read summaries of works each followed by an analysis Critical thinking sections will give you a chance to consider other theses and questions about the work Did you agree with the author s analysis What other questions are raised by the thesis and its arguments You can also see other directions the author could have pursued to analyze the work Then in the Analyze It section in the final pages of this book you will have an opportunity to create your own analysis paper 10
The Hero The book you are reading focuses on the theme of heroes Heroic characters in literature art and film are those who accomplish extraordinary deeds They change the way we think about our lives and see the world Some such as Odysseus or Huckleberry Finn are fictional characters who overcome obstacles in the face of adversity Others such as Gandhi or Martin Luther King Jr are real life saints in history But what exactly is a hero Are there common personality traits or flaws ſust heroes by definition Look for the Guides embrace society's values and rules or can they challenge established norms Authors use heroic characters to provide examples of model Throughout the chapters that analyze the works thesis statements have been highlighted The box next to the thesis helps explain what questions are being raised about the work Supporting arguments have also been highlighted The boxes next to the arguments help explain how these points support the thesis The conclusions are also accompanied by explanatory boxes Look for these guides throughout each analysis behavior In understanding the heroes motivations and struggles we can better understand how to live more courageous lives and inspire others to do the
AN OVERVIEW OF Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone arry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone is the first of seven books in J K Rowling s internationally best selling series about a young boy with magical powers It was published on June 26 1997 to worldwide critical acclaim and was adapted into a movie in 2001 The film directed by Christopher Columbus and starring Daniel Radcliffe Harry Potter Rupert Grint Ron Weasley and Emma Watson Hermione Granger chronicles Harry's beginnings as an orphan as well as his eventful first year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry 12
Daniel Radcliffe plays the character of Harry Potter in all eight Harry Potter films 13
