Notes and an example on How to Write a Quote Analysis

1. *
A walk through and a how to. Make sure
you have pen and paper ready!

2. How you probably feel right now… How I want you to feel…
*

3. “Go confidently in the direction
of your dreams. Live the life
you have imagined.”
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4. * Who said this?
In this case the speaker is Henry David
Thoreau—Am. Author 1817-1862
Known for-transcendentalism movement
(Transcendentalism is an American
literary, political, and philosophical
movement of the early nineteenth
century, a move away from conventional
religious practices and beliefs)

5. *In this case, there
isn’t a story, but
What is happening rather a connection to
in the story when the ideals and values
the quote is being of transcendentalism.
said?

6. “Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined.”
*What does the * Here, Thoreau is merely
reminding people to live
quote mean, what the way in which they
imagine living; that one
does it reveal must do so
about the confidently, with no
regret. In acting
characters, & any confidently, one will not
symbols, themes, allow others to stand in
between what goals and
conflicts, etc.? achievements they have
in mind.

7. *What does this quote mean TO YOU?
*Follow through with your
ambitions and dreams without
letting anyone else get in your
way.

8. Henry David Thoreau, known as one of the founding fathers of
transcendentalism, provides some words of wisdom that serve as a
reminder that one should follow their dreams without being
withheld from the influence of others. Thoreau is merely reminding
people to live the way in which they imagine living; that one must
do so confidently, with no regret. In acting confidently, one will not
allow others to stand in between what goals and achievements they
have in mind. When the path and dreams are clear, do not allow
others to detract from the life envisioned.