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The assignment is to write a thoughtful essay of 1500 or more words that analyzes the meaning (theme) of one of the novels we are working with in our class. The methods of analysis that we are using are taken directly from our lectures (Analysis, Reading Analytically, etc.). Goals of this essay: • Demonstrate an understanding of analysis and of writing an analytical essay.There are a number of resources within our class to assist you with this concept. Please do not to turn in a plot summary! • Write a unified essay with an assertive thesis in one sentence • Use relevant quotes from the story (at least two) to support your interpretations. • Integrate research (at least two scholarly sources) to develop your interpretations using MLA format. A note on content: In writing an essay that analyzes how elements of fiction convey theme in a novel, use at least these essential elements of fiction: setting, characters, plot (including conflict and resolution), theme and personal appeal. Other elements that may be useful but may be difficult to handle in an analytical essay are narration/point of view tone, imagery, symbolism, motifs, form or storytelling technique. These elements are included in our lectures and course readings. If you choose to include the more difficult elements, be sure to define the elements for your readers. Academic writing is typically done in the third person (he, she, it, they). Please avoid addressing the reader directly (using “you”) and the use of first person (I, my) in your essay. Please double-space your essay and leave one-inch margins on the top, bottom and sides. Be sure that your thesis is underlined and at the end of your introductory paragraph. Also be sure to revisit (not cut and paste) your thesis statement at the beginning of your closing paragraph. The assignment is to write a thoughtful essay of 1500 or more words that analyzes the meaning (theme) of one of the novels we are working with in our class. The methods of analysis that we are using are taken directly from our lectures (Analysis, Reading Analytically, etc.). Goals of this essay: • Demonstrate an understanding of analysis and of writing an analytical essay.There are a number of resources within our class to assist you with this concept. Please do not to turn in a plot summary! • Write a unified essay with an assertive thesis in one sentence • Use relevant quotes from the story (at least two) to support your interpretations. • Integrate research (at least two scholarly sources) to develop your interpretations using MLA format. A note on content: In writing an essay that analyzes how elements of fiction convey theme in a novel, use at least these essential elements of fiction: setting, characters, plot (including conflict and resolution), theme and personal appeal. Other elements that may be useful but may be difficult to handle in an analytical essay are narration/point of view tone, imagery, symbolism, motifs, form or storytelling technique. These elements are included in our lectures and course readings. If you choose to include the more difficult elements, be sure to define the elements for your readers. Academic writing is typically done in the third person (he, she, it, they). Please avoid addressing the reader directly (using “you”) and the use of first person (I, my) in your essay. Please double-space your essay and leave one-inch margins on the top, bottom and sides. Be sure that your thesis is underlined and at the end of your introductory paragraph. Also be sure to revisit (not cut and paste) your thesis statement at the beginning of your closing paragraph.