Stage to Lordsburg by Ernest Haycox

Link: https://youtu.be/FU_jNf68Wkw

This will be an essay Outline

It should be organized around a thesis statement that expresses your interpretation of what the story says about a theme (one theme) or main idea. It should also analyze how the story (via the author's creative decisions) conveys the message.

It should have 3 body paragraphss.

Content/organizing

1. Each paragraphh should be organized around a supporting argument that links toyour thesis statement.
2. Be sure toanalyze how the author uses literary techniques to convey the message.
3. Each body paragraphh should includea topic sentence that indicates the main point of the paragraph and how it supports the thesis statement.
4. For the conclusion:think of it as a reverse introduction and the last chance to make your reader understand the importance of the message.

• You might start by restating the author and title of the text and the main point of your essayy.
• Summarize your points and then end with an interesting statement that links the text to present, future or past attitudes toward animals.
• I would avoid ending with a question for the audience. Instead, give the reader something to think about.

Make sure the Outline includes:

Title

Introductions: Hook/Opening Sentence, Thesis Statement, 3 main supporting points

Body Paragraphss: Topic Sentence, Quote 1 then Analysis of the quote, Quote 2 then Analysis of the quote. (for all 3 body para). PLEASE INCLUDE PAGE NUMBER BESIDE THE QUOTES

Conclusion: Restatement of Thesis, Restatement of Major Points

Example Essayy Outline:

Working Title: Unveiling the Hidden Meanings: Symbolism and Emotional Journeys in "The Road Past Altamont" by Gabrielle Roy.

Introduction

Hook/Opening Sentence: In Gabrielle Roy's novel "The Road Past Altamont," the use of symbolism creates a rich tapestry of meaning, offering profound insights into characters' experiences and universal themes.

Thesis Statement: Gabrielle Roy's masterful use of symbolism in "The Road Past Altamont" deepens our understanding of the characters' emotional struggles, the passage of time, and the quest for personal growth.

Main supporting points:

The Handmade Doll and the Photo Album symbolize memory, nostalgia, and the passage of time.

Grandmother's Garden and the horse-drawn cart represent vitality, transformation, and the desire for adventure.

The prairie landscape and the little dog embody themes of freedom, vulnerability, and emotional displacement.

Body Paragraphs

Main point #1

Topic Sentence: Symbolism plays a crucial role in "The Road Past Altamont," as seen through the representations of memory and nostalgia with the Handmade Doll and the Photo Album.

Quote 1: "She was continually feeling material now, the material of our clothes and curtains and household linen. She made fun of it, saying it was nothing but trash." (Roy 24).

• Analysis: This quote highlights Grandmother's dismissal of modern items, reflecting her yearning for the handmade and meaningful. The Handmade Doll symbolizes her connection to a bygone era, emphasizing themes of memory and nostalgia.

Quote 2: "Through it, at last, I think I began to understand vaguely a little about life and all the successive beings it makes of us as we increase in age." (Roy 30).

• Analysis: The Photo Album serves as a vessel of memories, allowing characters to reflect on the passage of time and life's transformations. It symbolizes the characters' contemplation of aging and the impact of time on identity.

Main point #2

Topic Sentence: Grandmother's Garden and the horse-drawn cart symbolize vitality, transformation, and the desire for adventure and escape from the familiar.

Quote 1: "Every year at this season, it was an undeniable fact that Grandmother was to be seen turning the soil." (Roy 17).

• Analysis: Grandmother's commitment to tending her garden symbolizes resilience and vitality in the face of aging. The act of gardening represents her pursuit of renewal and independence.

Quote 2: "We were passing through a city of sonorous and empty streets, over which we rolled with a great noise... I seemed to be traveling through an absolutely unknown city, remote and still to be explored." (Roy 96).

• Analysis: The quote conveys the sensation of journeying through a city of quiet, echoing streets, evoking a feeling of exploration and discovery in an unfamiliar and mysterious setting.

Main Point #3

Topic Sentence: The expansive prairie landscape and the little dog serve as powerful symbols reflecting themes of freedom, vulnerability, and emotional displacement.

Quote 1: "The prairie at that time...seemed even more immense than it does today...To see even one [house], away far off in the distance, was an adventure in itself." (Roy 94).

• Analysis: The vast prairie represents a longing for new horizons and a sense of boundless possibility, contrasting with the characters' constrained lives and desires for change. It symbolizes a yearning for freedom and renewal amidst the confines of their current existence.

Quote 2: "The little dog...watching us disappear and whimpering with fright on the edge of the big city." (Roy 102).

• Analysis: The abandoned little dog symbolizes vulnerability and emotional isolation, mirroring the characters' own feelings of displacement and yearning for connection. Its plaintive whimpering underscores the theme of abandonment and the search for companionship amidst life's hardships.

Conclusion

Restatement of Thesis: In "The Road Past Altamont," Gabrielle Roy intricately weaves symbols such as the Handmade Doll, the Photo Album, Grandmother's Garden, the horse-drawn cart, the prairie landscape, and the little dog to delve into profound themes of memory, transformation, and human connection.

Restatement of Major Points:

The Handmade Doll and the Photo Album symbolize memory and nostalgia, reflecting characters' contemplation of aging.

Grandmother's Garden and the horse-drawn cart embody vitality and transformation, signifying characters' pursuit of renewal and new experiences.

The prairie landscape and the little dog serve as potent symbols of freedom and vulnerability, reflecting characters' emotional journeys.