The most important aspect of a strong essay is the supporting evidence and analysis of the thesis. Obviously, when writing an essay, one must produce a thesis. The thesis is what will be developed and expanded upon within the piece. However, without information to support and reinforce this thesis, it remains a simple claim. Therefore, concrete examples and background information that strengthen the idea introduced by the author, are truly the most important part of any solid essay.
In the student essay "Precise Introductions for Individual Interpretations" the writer's thesis involves Green's different approach to the character introduction--an approach which forces the reader to formulate their own opinions on the importance of a character. Oftentimes, this leads the reader to think the opposite of what actually is. This is an important claim, but it will be just that, without solid examples. Luckily, the writer does reinforce his thesis with great background information. For example, in the first body paragraph, the writer discusses the whiskey priest and Green's intentional and somewhat ambiguous introduction of him as seemingly unimportant. However, in actuality, he is the opposite as the reader comes to find out.
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