For this essay, my professor wants five-paragraph essay (introduction that ends with a clear thesis, three body paragraphs complete with transitions and topic sentences, and conclusion) in which you explore some theme from the novel.  This should be a clearly written and well organized document in which you demonstrate that you’ve read and thought about the book. Make sure, too, that you provide ample textual evidence.  3-5 quotes per body paragraph is a good rule of thumb.