Literature 204
Paper 2 Instructions: Compare and contrast two similarities and one difference between any two of the
stories listed below. Think about how the themes, characters, settings, plot, symbolism, imagery,
allusions, foreshadow, foil, irony, conflict, mood, tone, voice, and allegory are represented in both stories.
Literature is open to interpretation. The use of first person must NOT be included.
Rough Draft Due: March 22, 2022
Final Draft Due: March 29, 2022
“Hills Like White Elephants” by Ernest Hemmingway
“Girl” by Jamaica Kincaid
“Where are you going, where have you been” by Joyce Carol Oates
“Lamb to the Slaughter” by Roald Dahl
“Desiree’s Baby” by Kate Chopin
Paper 2 Includes:
2-3 pages (5 paragraphs)
In-text citations from both stories in body paragraphs
APA Format (Times New Roman, 12 point font, and double spaced)
Paper Outline
Paragraph 1: Introduction> Thesis, Supporting points (4-5 sentences)
Paragraph 2: Supporting Point 1 Similarity> Literary Term, Examples, 2 In-text Citations
(5-6 sentences)
Paragraph 3: Supporting Point 2 Similarity> Literary Term, Examples, 2 In-Text Citations
(5-6 sentences)
Paragraph 4: Supporting Point 3 Difference> Literary Term, Examples, 2 In-Text Citations
(5-6 sentences)
