Analyze your selected short story according to one of the following critical approaches:
(1) mythological/archetypal
(2) feminist
(3) psychoanalytical or
(4) moral/philosophical.
Requirements:
• Brainstorm ways in which the selected critical approach from the list above can be applied to your chosen short story (ex. character, conflict, theme, etc.).
• Create an outline of the essay 5 paragraphs in length.
• An introductory paragraph, 3 body paragraphs, and a concluding paragraph are required. Please refer to the course files on writing for the proper organization of an essay.
• 2 point-proof-explanations are required in each body paragraph.
• Complete rough draft(s) with editing in order to ensure your essay meets the criteria of the four categories to be evaluated.
• Proper essay format and formal style are required. Please refer to the course files on formal writing, essay structure, and proper quoting.
• All quotations from the text and any information from outside sources should be cited in parenthetical referencing as well as a works cited page.
• Use proper MLA format.
