Example PPE Paragraph (Point, Proof, Explanation)

Topic Sentence In the Brothers Grimm’s fairy tale Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Snow White is presented as a typical female character through being beautiful, kind and naïve.

Transition and Point 1 First, Snow White is presented as a typical female character by being beautiful.

Context and Proof 1 In particular, this is shown when the evil queen’s mirror states, “Snow White is the fairest of them all” (2).

Explanation 1 This example proves that Snow White is ranked the most beautiful in all the kingdom, as it is by a mirror that sees all. The leading lady in most fairy tales is presented as pretty and attractive.

Transition and Point 2 Snow White is also proven to be the normal female character by being a kind person throughout her story.

Context and Proof 2 When she moves in with the dwarfs, she is kind when she exclaims, “I will help you [the dwarfs] with all of your cooking and cleaning!” (3).

Explanation 2 Snow White does this helping out of the goodness of her heart and unselfishly, proving her true kindness and leading lady manner.

Transition and Point 3 Lastly, Snow White’s actions show her naivety and stereotypical fairy tale female nature.

Context and Proof 3 For example, Snow White proves her naïve nature when she quickly accepts a gift from an “old woman” and says, “thank you so much for the apple, kind stranger” (5).

Explanation 3 Without even thinking Snow White accepts an apple from a stranger, who turns out to be the evil queen, showing her overly trusting nature. Often in fairy tales, the women are portrayed as innocent and ignorant.

Concluding Sentence In conclusion, throughout their fairy tale, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, the Brothers Grimm portray Snow White as a stereotypical female character because she is pretty, nice and trusting character, shown through her actions and others’ reactions to her.