literary analysis of the book the beach. by alex Garland 1996 1.introduction * Author, Name of the book * what kind of book *give a brief summary of the work 2 in the body paragraphs you support and illustrate your interpretation,prove your case by using *examples,details and quoations from the work. *summaries of passages in the work. *descriptions of characters explain and give your personal response and interpretation of these points. 3. the conclusion rounds off your essay. * by restating the thesis * by very briefly summarizing your interpretation. Im would be happy with a D-E degrade.