1. Compare and Contrast Essay

2. Thesis Statement
Boo Radley and Tom Robinson both depict innocence; however, in the conclusion of the novel Tom becomes a cowardly character.
Topic Sentence #1—Block
Boo Radley is the most misunderstood character in the novel.
Topic Sentence #1—Alternating
Boo Radley and Tom Robinson are the most misunderstood characters in the novel.

3. Block Format Alternating Format
Introduction Introduction
Character #1 Character Trait #1—Contrast both.
Character #2 Character Trait #2—Contrast both.
Conclusion Character Trait #3—Contrast both.
Conclusion

4. How To Write an Introduction for a Compare and Contrast Character Essay
Discuss the topic(s) and/or theme(s) in the novel.
Introduce the characters and the text.
State the thesis statement.

5. Many people judge other people based on rumors and innuendo rather than getting to know a person’s true character. These negative feelings can change a person’s life forever. In To Kill a Mockingbird, people draw cruel and unfair conclusions about Boo Radley and Tom Robinson. In reality, both of the characters are innocent and harmless; however, where Boo Radley shows courage, Tom Robinson is cowardly.