Essay Assignment: Literary Analysis with Research
Length: 1200-1500 words
Manuscript Format: MLA
In an essay of 1200 - 1500 words, analyze one of the staves in Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, considering how one of the major themes listed below is reflected in the individual stage you've chosen, and further, how your chosen stave works to develop your theme in the novel as a whole. The themes available for consideration are listed below:
- Bondage
- Physical vs. ghostly bodies
- Relationship between sympathy and social justice
- Public vs. private space
- Redemption
- Food
You may also consider the role of Dickens' text in either one of the following specific historical contexts:
- Revitalization and creation of Christmas traditions.
- Plight of poor children in London.
If you would like to consider a topic not listed here, you must clear it with me first.
Your paper must demonstrate a clear thesis, unified paragraphs, and topic sentences that both describe and direct the paragraphs they head. You must make use of at least two secondary sources. A minimum of two examples of paraphrase and two of direct quotation from your secondary sources need to be included, in addition to both quotation and paraphrase from your primary source. Quotations and paraphrase must be correctly documented using MLA documentation format. The conclusion must offer a final and effective statement on how your chapter of choice contributes to the effective development of the theme you have selected for consideration.
Literary Analysis Essay Evaluation Form
What You Said:
Effective Introduction
Statement of Thesis
Supporting Points
Purposeful Organization
Effective topic sentences
In-text Citation Format
End of text Citation Format
Inclusion/Integration of Quotations
Inclusion/Integration of Paraphrase
Strong Conclusion
How You Said It:
Sentence Structure
Grammar
Punctuation
Spelling
Correct point of view
Correct tense
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