Close reading of Thomas Hardy’s Jude The Obscure-in order to argue for a particular interpretation of it. Integrate contextual sources to support clams. Describe and evaluate the effectiveness of various literary and formal devices that the author uses for communicating his particular theme or concern.
Clear focus and ample support for interpretive clams
examination of the specific elements in order to identify its meaning or, its purpose and its theme
Analysis of the most influential meaning-making elements
explanation of what literary and formal devices the author uses to fulfill his purpose and dramatize the them identified.
an integration of ideas and insights from chosen contextual sources in order to strengthen your argument and add authority to your position
!!! An intro that sets up the analysis. this includes a BRIEF summary of the text, and establishment of the author’s theme or concern; both of these items should work toward a thesis statement.
