Examine the role of women in various stories from the novel. What does this novel
teach you about the role of women in American society? What types of roles do
men/women have in the text? Do any stereotypical characterizations of men/women
appear? What are the attitudes toward women held by the male characters? (Feminist
Approach)
2. Examine the motivations of multiple characters and the symbolic meanings of
events that occur in the novel. Consider critical terms such as double-consciousness,
(internalized and systemic) oppression, exoticism, and focus on the psychoanalysis of
characters and ideas expressed within the novel) (Psychological Approach)
3. Research and learn more about Sandra Cisneros’ life in order to make connections
between the characters she creates in the novel with her biography. What is the
author’s attitude toward women in society? Towards men? How can you connect the
author’s life to his or her text? Are there common issues, events, concerns?
(Biographical Approach)
4.Focus on the literary details of one or more of Cisneros’ stories to develop one
central literary observation. Consider: characterization (round, flat, static,dynamic,
foil, etc,), conflict, metaphor, theme, point of view, tone, voice, irony. (Formalist
Approach)
The requirements for the essay are as follows .
Essay must be exactly 3-4 pages in length (no more and no less)
● 1 outside source from EBSCO related to critical approach in addition to
multiple quotes from Woman Hollering Creek.
● Essay must be argumentative (persuasive) in nature
● Essay must use a sufficient number of textual examples–quotations followed by
explanation and interpretation–as argumentative support
● Essay must adhere to MLA standards and guidelines
● Essay must contain a “Works Cited” page
In addition, here are a few things you should keep in mind as you are writing
your essay:
● Your essay should contain a well-argued thesis statement (claim)
● The “body” of your essay should work to support your thesis statement (claim)
● Your essay should be free of grammatical and punctuation errors
Some Rules for Writing
● Include the title and the author you are discussing in the first paragraph of your
paper
● Assume your reader has read the story you are discussing but does not
remember it in detail. In other words, be sure to provide your readers with
enough information (textual examples, etc.) so he or she can follow your
analysis
● When you directly quote something, make sure you incorporate the quote into
your own analysis. Do not simply stick the quote into the middle of your
writing
● Use quotation marks around the title of a story
● Don’t plagiarize. Plagiarism is grounds for failing the class and for possible
dismissal from the college
● Highlight the thesis statement in the introduction. Highlight the thesis statement in the introduction in yellow include a works cited in alphabetized list . There should be a title page and a works cited page please use various in site quotations this assignment is for the book woman hollering creek PLEASE READ ATTACHED FORM FOR CLEAR INSTRUCTIONS