HELPFUL HINTS: • An essay has the following elements: o Atitle o Anopeningparagraphthatincludesyourmainidea o Supportingparagraphsorganizedintoevidencethatsupportsyourmainidea o Aclosingparagraphthatsummarizeshowyoucametoyourconclusion • When answering the essay prompts, think beyond simple questions of plot details and dialogue. Many theatrical elements may be used to support your analysis of Miss Saigon in terms of character and plot development as well as the authenticity of the characters and the setting. Additional items to consider are costume design (especially when you compare the way characters with similar social status or occupations are dressed), set design, lighting, music, choreography, etc.