You must write a paper analyzing the theme of your selected subject. This essay will be done in the 3RD PERSON. Also, this is a research paper. If there is no research, you will receive a zero. It must be in MLA form. See below for further details.
ASSIGNMENT:
What is the theme of your selected piece of literature?
Interpret the theme utilizing various literary areas to prove that your interpretation is not only possible, but also probable. Be definitive and confident. Avoid summarizing or paraphrasing the story. Do not retell the plot sequence. That is the BIGGEST mistake.
Statement: A Statement must contain the subject but also have an assertion or arguable point. It is the author’s main idea and often a didactic concept. It answers the question: What’s this all about?
ex/ In “The Cask of the Amontillado,” Poe illuminates how revenge is a catalyst that brings out the evil that lurks inside of all men and that may be awakened at any time. This thesis has a subject (duality of man) and an assertion (revenge brings out existing evil.)
USE THIS AS A GUIDE FOR WRITING YOUR Statement:
Choose any of the following literary conventions to PROVE your statement. You will essentially be organizing by categorical order as well as order of importance.
In (“story’s title”), (author’s name) demonstrates/illuminates/teaches/shows/exposes/etc… (finish the sentence).
INTRODUCTORY PARAGRAPH:
Provide background of your author and/or subject. Your Statement should be the last sentence of this paragraph. UNDERLINE IT.
BODY PARAGRAPHS:
Choose any of the following literary conventions to PROVE your statement. You will essentially be organizing by categorical order as well as order of importance.
Use a different area (listed below) for each body paragraph or section. In this way, you will be organizing by categorical order. You may also put your strongest area first, thereby organizing by order of importance.
AREAS TO BE COVERED IN BODY PARAGRAPHS (Choose more than 4+):
Character development/evolution
Setting
Tone and/or Point of View (may include irony, diction)
Symbolism
Writing Style
Contemporary Connections
