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• Steps
• Method 1 of 3: Remind readers how important your character was
• Method 2 of 3: Include Personal Details
• Method 3 of 3: Take stock

Biographies give readers a unique insight into the lives of others. Some biographies support their heroes, some are critical. Some look at life through the prism of politics, while others assess it from a historical perspective or pay attention to some special circumstances. But all the same, in addition to retelling historical facts, the final part of the biography should give a person a sense of completeness. When describing facts, add personal details and stick to your main thesis. This will help you successfully write your final biography.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Remind readers how important your character was

1. 1 Summarize the most important deeds of your hero. The final part of the biography should remind the reader of the achievements or deeds of its hero. Briefly describe his main achievements so that the reader can remember why this person is so important, why it is worth learning more about his life.
   • For example, in the final part of Jane Austen's biography, it is worth noting that she wrote six novels, some of which are considered some of the most significant and memorable works of English literature.
2. 2 Describe the impact your character has had on society. It is very important to describe what impact your hero had on society during his lifetime. If he has undertaken any political reforms, describe the laws, changes or conflicts that were caused by his actions. If this person has made significant changes in society, mention how this person has changed culture and social life.
   • In the biography of Martin Luther, the 16th century monk who gave impetus to the Protestant Reformation, his influence on the development of religious beliefs throughout Europe should be emphasized. He not only challenged the dominance of the Catholic Church, but he also made the Bible available to all people, not just the clergy. In the final part of the biography, it should be mentioned that his deeds had a significant impact on religious beliefs during the Renaissance.
3. 3 Discuss your hero's legacy. If the works, deeds or thoughts of your hero have had a far-reaching influence on subsequent generations, mention this in the conclusion. Perhaps his work led to the development of laws that still apply today, or maybe his thoughts helped change the unjust norms of social life.
   • For example, in the biography of Susan Brownell Anthony, one could mention that her deeds and thoughts have had a significant impact on many generations of women and their struggle for gender equality.
   • In the final part of the biography of Albert Einstein, it can be mentioned that his theories and works influenced the development of quantum theory and many generations of scientists who continue to work on his theory of the universe.
   • It is worth mentioning in his biography of Upton Sinclair that his novel Jungle influenced the entire American health care system and helped pass laws regulating the food and pharmaceutical industries.
4. 4 Explain what your character taught or what he achieved in his life. The biography of an important historical figure should contain facts about his legacy. As for the biography of a family friend or someone who is not known to the general public, it is not necessary to indicate such facts. In this case, it is worth mentioning what the person studied and what he achieved in his life. Instead, you can mention the life experience that influenced him.
   • For example, your grandmother's biography might look at how moving to the capital after her wedding changed her views on working women.
   • If you're writing your own biography, mention some of the biggest lessons life has taught you, or list your accomplishments so far.

Method 2 of 3: Include Personal Details

1. 1 Make your hero human. Sometimes, when we read about important people or influential people, they seem inaccessible and alien to us. Finally, try to briefly mention personal details, stories, or facts that you described in your biography. Such personal details in the final part of the biography can make your character more intimate and understandable for the reader.
   • Describe how your character loved to visit his grandmother, or tell us that he loved to spend time in a lonely house in the mountains.
2. 2 Mention what he had to deal with. Reading a biography, the reader may forget that each person has to overcome their own difficulties and wage their own personal struggles. Maybe your character suffered a deep personal tragedy, or he was fired from his job five times - such things are worth mentioning in the conclusion.
   • Nelson Mandela, a South African freedom fighter and future president, has had a distinguished, remarkable and successful life. Although he has received many awards and prizes, he admitted that he was not a very good student during the years he was trying to get a law degree. The reader will understand that Nelson Mandela had to work hard in his life.
3. 3 Describe your hobbies and interests. If your hero's hobbies, interests, or interests have played an important role in his life, include that in your conclusion. Maybe he read some books that inspired him to write his own popular novel, or he loved animals, which prompted him to start working on protecting endangered animals.
   • Try to weave the interests of the hero into the final part of the biography, assessing how these interests influenced his activities or life choices.

Method 3 of 3: Take stock

1. 1 Briefly summarize the main points. A thesis, main point, or statement is likely to guide you in your biography. In order to remind the reader of the main points of the biography, summarize them again in the conclusion. Reminding the reader to develop your thoughts will help them strengthen the main points and also help them understand the purpose of writing a biography.
   • Briefly remind readers of the main points that have influenced your work. Maybe your hero had to move from place to place many times as a child, and you think that this influenced the bestsellers he wrote. Emphasize that the main characters of his novel are often on the road, which served as the basis for your thesis.
2. 2 Refrain from new ideas and details. It is not necessary in the final part to introduce new details, facts or stories that were not previously mentioned in the biography itself. If you introduce new information in this part of the work, it can confuse the reader or leave him with questions that he will not receive an answer to. Focus on the information the reader has already received.
3. 3 Give short examples that support your main point. In conclusion, it is worthwhile to once again reinforce and support the main idea of ​​the biography. Briefly remind the reader of the evidence in your biography for your idea. You can use themes, examples, and key messages from your biography to support your main message.
   • If you think that all the actions of the hero in his later life were the result of his experiences during the war, then briefly formulate what kind of important decisions could have arisen from this experience. Maybe your hero participated in anti-war protests, founded an organization that fights for peace, or became a defender of human rights. Emphasize that these actions were aimed at preserving and maintaining peace.
   • Remind the reader of what makes your character unique or special, in which events in his life these qualities were manifested.
4. 4 Try to avoid introductory constructions. Try not to use introductory phrases such as "in conclusion", "as a result", "finally" in your conclusion. Such phrases in the final part can make the reader feel that the work ends abruptly, that you are in a hurry to finish it. Try to complete your bio in a logical manner.
   • Instead of saying “in closing”, try to make a smooth transition, you can end the work like this: “I believe that through the magic and popularity of his novels, J. Rowling will continue to influence many generations of readers.”
5. 5 Use verbatim quotes from your character if they support your main idea. If it makes sense, you can use verbatim quotes of your character from his letters, interviews or works in the biography you are writing, if this can support your main idea or your views on its meaning. Find the right quotes. But never take a quote out of context just to support your main point.
   • Quotes do not have to be used earlier in the biography. This may be the only exception to the rule of not adding new information at the end.
6. 6 Create the effect of completeness. Let the reader feel complete, give him a satisfactory and satisfying conclusion. Re-indicate the places where the events of the biography unfolded, so that the reader can again feel himself there when he already has much more information. Review key events, major publications, or major accomplishments that capture the essence of the hero's life story.
   • Try to end with a sense of hope or continuous progress. Let the reader imagine that your character's life story will continue to influence people's lives. If your character is still alive, fill your closing words with hope by saying, for example, “Elizabeth continues to fight for the rights of the oppressed by representing them in the United States Senate.”