Intros and Conclusions

Introductions Introduce the topic by saying something true about it. Give some information about the topic. Be descriptive and through Transition to the author and his/her connection to the topic. Give some background information that ties the two together. Make your thesis

Intro Notes Introduce the topic by saying something true about it. Give some information about the topic. Be descriptive and through Transition to the author and his/her connection to the topic. Give some background information that ties the two together. Make your thesis Topic: Revenge Background: Destructive, usually hot, sometimes it is served cold William Shakespeare wrote about revenge in his play Hamlet Hamlet murdered and got several innocent people killed on his way to avenge his father’s death Through Shakespeare’s play, readers learn how the corrupting desire for revenge spills out like blood dropped on the floor coloring everything in its hellish hue.

Actual Introduction Ever since Able received the blessing from God that Cain wanted, the desire for revenge has lead to more death than can be quantifiably estimated. It has been said that it is a dish best served cold, where the victim least expects the reprisal for past harm done; but, there are times when the blood of the avenger is so hot that it is quickly satisfied. Regardless of the way it is achieved, author William Shakespeare has wrote about this desire in many of his works; most notably, in his tragic masterpiece, Hamlet. While grieving for his dead father, he receives a vision from that noble man detailing how, when, and why he was murdered by none other than his own brother, Claudius, Hamlet’s uncle and now stepdad. As the play moves on, Hamlet literally cuts his way through the court killing all who stand in the way of his true enemy in order to avenge his father’s death. By the end of the play, readers walk away with the knowledge of how the corrupting desire for revenge spills out like blood dropped on the floor coloring everything in its hellish hue. Topic: Revenge Background: Destructive, usually hot, sometimes it is served cold William Shakespeare wrote about revenge in his play Hamlet Hamlet murdered and got several innocent people killed on his way to avenge his father’s death Through Shakespeare’s play, readers learn how the corrupting desire for revenge spills out like blood dropped on the floor coloring everything in its hellish hue.