The ending of Portrait of a Lady ,by Henry James ,hangs on the question of whether Isabel goes back to Osmond { to save/protect Pansy or another reason} or whether she listens to Goodwood { who says what have we to do with the past} and leaves Osmond. Leaving Osmond would be an admission that she has made the wrong decision in her life or that she has allowed herself to be deceived. The meaning of the book depends on which choice she selects.
Select one view, either Isabel returns to Osmond or leaves with Goodwood, and use 3-5 supports for your choice by using examples and brief quotes from the text. Answer this question as well: why does James leave the book without a clear conclusion?
Use quotes to support your writing and cite them correctly. This is a formal paper with an introduction {containing a thesis statement}, body and conclusion, written in formal English. Do not use slang and be sure your paper is organized and there is a logical flow of ideas.
• Your paper should be 5 double spaced typed pages. Two spaces belong after each period which ends a sentence. Underline the title of the novel.
• PROOFREAD!!!!!!!! Grammar and writing count toward your grade. { be sure to write complete sentences. Do not write run-ons and/or fragments. Do not write lists of sentences.}
• Be sure to quote correctly, cite your quotes correctly and avoid lengthy quotes. Be sure that your quotes are appropriate and woven into your written text. Quotes should fit into the correct grammar of your sentence.
• Use examples from the novel. Outside or secondary sources are not allowed.
• Remember, this is an analytical paper. Do not retell the story or write comparative lists in paragraph form.
• Write clearly and concisely. Make valid arguments backed by pertinent examples.
• If you plagiarize any portion of you paper, you will receive a failing grade.
GOOD LUCK
CITATION FORM:
“ The gardens of Bali-hi were like the gardens at home.†{Michener, p. 180}
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