Read o. henry's story, "the last leaf", and compare its themes of sacrifice and irony with "the gift of the magi". your essay should be at least 4-5 paragraphs in length. be sure to: include an introduction; use evidence from the sources to support your explanation; and include a conclusion. your essay will be graded on the following criteria: begin your introduction with a creative hook, then mention the stories (author and titles) and themes you will write about. lastly, write a thesis statement stating your claim, or opinion. your claim should focus on the themes of the book and how the author develops it. 1. the writer grabs readers' attention with a hook such as an interesting fact, a bit of dialogue, a vivid description, or a relevant quotation. 2. the writer provides background information about the stories before making the claim. 3. the writer's claim considers a theme of the stories and how this theme is developed by the author. 4. the writer establishes and maintains a formal style and persuasive tone. 5. the writer's spelling is correct throughout the writing and citations. punctuation is correct. compare and contrast select highlighting color:

explanation:

communication is extremely important in any relationship. importance of communication has been stressed upon time and again. lack of communication creates a number of problems that only increase with time.

it is often seen that the families where people talk to each other frequently are happier. they share their joys, sorrows and other emotions with each other. there is a lively atmosphere in such families. they laugh it out together and celebrate every moment whole-hearted. they never feel lonely or bored. they know whenever they want to talk about something or share an emotion they always have an ear to listen to. such is the importance of communication.

compared to this, the families where all the members are engrossed in their own tasks and do not bother to care about or talk to people around them are usually not as happy. the atmosphere in such families is quite dull and gloomy. people are busy with their own tasks. they have friends outside and are not as close with their family members.

they plan outings with their friends and colleagues rather than their family members. this is because they have neglected the importance of communication all along and are thus not comfortable communicating with each other. and without good communication there is no way one can enjoy.

i would say that these are the two thesis statements best for a literary analysis essay on recurring themes in shakespeare's romeo and juliet:

1.  in romeo and juliet, shakespeare demonstrates that love comes in a variety of forms, be it romantic, familial, or between friends.

2.  shakespeare explores the struggle for identity through the character of juliet in his play romeo and juliet.

the other theses aren't reoccurring in this play. 

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