Also known as a thesis statement, your central claim is an arguable statement about the author’s purpose or meaning of the text. Use the patterns you have identified to create meaning.
After writing a statement about what the author wants to say about the pattern, explain WHY the author wants to say this.
Now, you have the majority of your claim, but since this is an OPEN analysis, you need to mention the characters and/or themes of the text.
What character relationships demonstrate the importance of these consequences?
Through John Smith's ability to ultimately overcome his fear...
What are the character’s general actions, choices, or beliefs that highlight this?
Next, check your claim to make sure it has all of the following: