Identify a prominent theme within (at least) any two text’s we have on our calendar. The texts must differ, but the theme must unite them. It can do this in different ways by examining the author’s possible intentions, what is written, and how it is written or alluded to through literary devices. You are basically “reading between the lines” to make your point and using the text for support. This is not a plot summary, most of your paper should be your own points and interpretations with quotes, paraphrases, and summaries acting as support to your point(s). Use any of the texts we have read for class (including poems) to craft your thesis (end of your introductory–first–paragraph). Your thesis must be argumentative, that is, not factual, but debatable. The more specific, the better the grade.
What not to do: a theme within two stories is death. –which stories? –death is a topic, not a theme
- 1000-1,250 words in MLA format, TNR 12pt font, 1” margins, double-spaced, and a Works Cited page
- No page numbers from the texts are needed in your citations; author’s last name only
- No external research is needed
- Make sure you are comparing at least two different texts and finding a unified theme for both
- Any A.I. use, as in copy/paste or generating any of the essay for you, will result in a failing grade with no chance of a redo. If you are in doubt, see myself or your IA’s, or check on Canvas when you submit it: Assignments: Essay. You may submit this multiple times before the due date.