I had some trouble commenting to Jill's post, so I'm creating a new one to answer some of her questions and clarify a few things for the Literary Analysis essay.
For citations - when speaking "specifically" about events from the text, please use page numbers. What do I mean by specifics? Any quoted passages or direct character quotes. As you summarize the events of the novel, you don't have to cite what chapters and pages those are appearing. Just be sure to include citations for any material taken directly from the novel.
The thesis statement - you want to be sure that your thesis presents a statement about the themes or the purpose the author intended in writing it. Avoid general statements such as "Pride and Prejudice is a romantic comedy of manners focusing on the romantic entanglements of the Bennet sisters." - Anyone who read P&P knows this; this is not an original idea. Your statement should come up with a "why" or a "what" regarding the plot, characterization, and conflicts as a whole. If you are still struggling, please email me this evening and I will help you as best I can.
Regarding "The Rape of the Lock" - We will not be writing a literary analysis on it. We have another writing exercise planned, but I can't give away too much information just yet. You will be doing a reduction. Although it's a poem, its epic stylings give it a plot similar to a work of fiction.
See you in class on Tuesday.
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