In this four-page double-spaced paper (12 point font), students will use a critical approach to discuss an interpretation of texts we have read in this class. You may discuss one or two stories that have an interesting connection in their plot, setting, characters, language, imagery, or motifs. Create a thesis that is interpretive/argumentative, specific/precise, and unique that uses a critical approach to interpret the literature.
Choose one text:
Kathrine Mansfield, ” A Garden-Party”
DH Lawrence, “A Rocking Horse Winner”
Kate Chopin, “The Story of an Hour”
Chinua Achebe, “Dead Man’s Path”
Choose a critical approach. Use it to analyze one or two of the stories listed above:
Feminist Criticism
Sociological/Marxist Criticism
Psychological Criticism
Postcolonial Criticism
Do some brainstorming:
1. When forming a perspective on a text or other topic, do not ignore your own passions or values. What critical theory do you find helpful in aiding your understanding of the story? What does the story or stories have to say about love, family, politics, greed, or death?
2. Be sure that your perspective (which will determine your argument) is supported by the evidence. If not, consider how your position
needs to be adjusted in light of the evidence.
Other important points to remember:
Use primary textual references as well as one secondary library source in this paper.