1302 Essay 2 Assignment

An analysis is the examination of smaller parts to gain a better understanding of the whole. In a literary analysis, the writer examines literary elements such as plot, conflict, language, characters, imagery, and symbolism in order to interpret and make a judgment about a literary work. Some writing about literature compares two or more texts, discussing ways in which the works resemble and differ from each other.

Assignment

For this essay you will choose two short stories from the following to analyze, compare, and contrast:

• “I Stand Here Ironing”
• “Two Kinds”
• “Everyday Use”
• “A Rose for Emily”
• “What We Talk about When We Talk about Love”

You may compare characters, themes, or other literary elements found in the two stories.

Requirements

• Your essay should have a strong thesis statement in which you answer the question, “So what?” You will not only explain the two works’ or characters’ similarities and differences, but also the significance of the comparison.
• Your essay should use a formal, objective tone and a third person point-of-view. Do not use “I” and “you.”
• Your essay should not simply be a summary of the works.
• Your essay should be typed and double-spaced using Times New Roman 12 pt. font. It should conform to MLA standards. Five points will be deducted for failing to follow the formatting instructions.
• You should not use secondary sources for this essay, but it should include properly cited quotations and evidence from the works to support your ideas.
• Your essay should be no less than 4 pages in length. Not including work cited page
• Your essay should include an original academic title.

Unacceptable thesis: I am going to compare the similarities and differences between the character of Emily from “A Rose for Emily” and the character of Ed from “What We Talk about when We Talk about Love.”

Acceptable thesis: Both Jing-mei from “Two Kinds” and Dee from “Everyday Use” are disconnected from their mothers; however, Jing-mei seeks to distance herself from her Chinese heritage while Dee seeks to embrace her African heritage, actions that figure prominently in the theme of each story.

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