Learning how to write a Literary Essay was exciting but there were forks along the road. First I had to generate a claim. It wasn’t easy but after thinking for a little while I noticed Jeremy was determined. I thought up a lot of evidence, that’s when I noticed it just clicked. You might be wondering what needs to be in claim and why. The name of the book because the reader must Know what book you’re talking about, your thesis statement because it shows why you’re making the essay and what you’re trying to show, and the authors name because you have to give them credit too! It’s also important to include 2 or 3 pieces of evidence because the reader won’t believe you if you don’t give any or only 1! First I had to think up a claim. I thought up Jeremy is determined. Then I was ready for action! I started writing. I made sure to organize what piece  of evidence came first in the book second then third. Then I picked my favorite literary essay and here it is! It was difficult picking which one to publish. I liked two but then I noticed this one was better. I really liked being proud of my essay when I finished it. I learned for an essay you have to say this shows. I also learned that I like writing literary essays. I feel proud about my essay.  Enjoy!

Those Shoes

“Trait”

Did you ever really want a certain pair of shoes and was so determined to get them? Well in the book Those Shoes by Maribeth Bolts Jeremy is determined. Throughout the story Jeremy really wants those shoes and would do almost anything to get them.

In the beginning Jeremy really wants those shoes he says “I  have dreams about those shoes black high tops with two white stripes.” This matters because it shows how Jeremy wants them so bad he even dreams about them! Also Jeremy wants them so much, every word on his homework looks like the word shoes! This clearly shows he wants them so bad every word on his homework looks like the word shoe.

In the middle Jeremy goes from thrift shop to thrift shop looking for those shoes. It must have taken him a long time! Jeremy could have said I give up! Instead he looked and looked. This shows Jeremy is determined and doesn’t give up.

Finally he found them! In the text it says, “I shove my first foot into the shoe, curling my toes to get my heel in.” The reason this quote is important is because it shows that Jeremy wants those shoes so much even if they don’t fit him he tries to get them.

At the end of the story, Jeremy’s grandma said “no” because they don’t fit him. Then Jeremy insists he buys them with his own money! This clearly shows Jeremy will do almost anything to get them even if it requires him to get them with his own money, even if they don’t fit!

In conclusion, Jeremy is a determined character  who will do almost anything to get those shoes and is determined throughout the story. At the end Jeremy learned there is a difference between wants and needs and he doesn’t need those shoes.