YOUR TASK: Themes are the fundamental and often universal ideas explored in literary works. Choose one of the below themes to analyze and write an essay adequately discussing your chosen theme. Use literary terms where possible.
GENERAL THEMES TO CHOOSE FROM:
1) Appetites and Food
2) Dirtiness and Cleanliness
3) Houses and Structures
4) Vision and Sight
You must choose one of these themes for your paper. I am sure some people are thinking, "Where do I find any of these themes in the novel?" The answer: they are everywhere. Look closely. Actually, looking closely isn't even necessary. Throughout the book, the reader is confronted with various types of food and appetites, with issues of being "clean" and/or "dirty," and with types of houses, homes, buildings, and structures. Annotate (write on the book or take notes) while you read to keep track of potential quotes you might use to support claims made about your theme.
Once you choose your theme, you should look for related examples from the text and begin to form a general thesis to work with. Remember, focus on analysis and NOT PLOT. The idea is to analyze elements of the story (not to retell what happens in the novel). Look over the literary terms, and think about how you might incorporate them. You are not required to use fiction terms in this paper, but it will certainly help you sustain a more successful discussion.
GENERAL THEMES TO CHOOSE FROM:
1) Appetites and Food
2) Dirtiness and Cleanliness
3) Houses and Structures
4) Vision and Sight
You must choose one of these themes for your paper. I am sure some people are thinking, "Where do I find any of these themes in the novel?" The answer: they are everywhere. Look closely. Actually, looking closely isn't even necessary. Throughout the book, the reader is confronted with various types of food and appetites, with issues of being "clean" and/or "dirty," and with types of houses, homes, buildings, and structures. Annotate (write on the book or take notes) while you read to keep track of potential quotes you might use to support claims made about your theme.
Once you choose your theme, you should look for related examples from the text and begin to form a general thesis to work with. Remember, focus on analysis and NOT PLOT. The idea is to analyze elements of the story (not to retell what happens in the novel). Look over the literary terms, and think about how you might incorporate them. You are not required to use fiction terms in this paper, but it will certainly help you sustain a more successful discussion.
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