Introduction:

  • Introduce the gothic fiction genre and elements of it that I will apply in my essay.
  • Introduce my two selected stories, “The Yellow Wallpaper” and “The Lottery.”
  • Give my thesis according to my selected stories.

Body 1:

  • Give a summary of “The Yellow Wallpaper.”
  • Highlight the central gothic irony in the story.
  • Explain how Todorov’s three terms correlate to the selected story and thesis.
  • Explain how the spirit of perverseness correlates to the selected story and thesis.
  • Provide evidence from the story.

Body 2:

  • Give a summary of “The Lottery.”
  • Highlight the central gothic irony in the story.
  • Explain how Todorov’s three terms correlate to the selected story and thesis.
  • Explain how the spirit of perverseness correlates to the selected story and thesis.
  • Provide evidence from the story.

Body 3:

  • Compare the two stories and their elements regarding gothic fiction based on body paragraphs 1 and 2.
  • Provide supporting evidence.

Body 4:

  • Contrast the two stories and their elements regarding gothic fiction based on body paragraphs 1 and 2.
  • Provide supporting evidence.

Conclusion:

  • Restate information from my introduction.
  • Reinforce my thesis.
  • Conclude my essay.