- Present a clear thesis statement that outlines the main points of your analysis.
- Discuss the key events in the story.
- Explain how the plot structure (exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution) contributes to the overall theme.
- Analyze the main characters (Desiree and Armand).
- Provide examples of direct and indirect characterization.
- Discuss how the characters’ actions and development contribute to the story’s themes.
- Identify and analyze the implicit themes in the story.
- Explain how the setting and conflicts (internal and external) reinforce these themes.
- Summarize the main points of your analysis.
- Restate the thesis in a new way.
- Offer a final thought or reflection on the story’s impact.
- The essay should be 2-3 pages long, double-spaced, with 12-point Arial font APA
- Use textual evidence to support your analysis from Desiree’s baby by Kate Chopin