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Students will write two essays (4-6 pages each) analyzing the assigned novels read in class. Included in the essays should be reference to literary elements and inter-textual connections. An effective paper is written clearly, argued thoroughly and logically, and supported with concrete instances drawn from the work in question. Your introduction should clearly state your thesis (your argument). Your conclusion should provide closure and final insight about the argument you are making. Please use APA manuscript format for your essay, noting the margins (1” on all sides), the font and font size (Times New Roman, 12 point), the spacing (double), and the headings. Use the APA website (http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/) for assistance with citation and format.
What is a literary analysis essay?
It is an essay based on your interpretation of a literary work. It is not just a summary of the work, but a critical assessment of the literature. The purpose of a literary analysis essay is to analyze and interpret a literary work. The ultimate end of literary analysis is to acquire a deeper understanding and a fuller appreciation of the literature, and to evaluate how successful the author is in achieving his or her message. A literary analysis analyzes how concepts and forms in literary works relate to larger aesthetic, political, social, economic, or religious contexts.
