EN 110 Rhode Island College Still Alice Analysis Paper This Is a two part assignment 1. Make an outline (Separate document) – See attached for instruction

EN 110 Rhode Island College Still Alice Analysis Paper This Is a two part assignment

1. Make an outline (Separate document) – See attached for instructions 1-2 pages

2. Actual analysis paper (see instructions below) – 3-4 pages

Beyond the Author’s Words: What is the Literary Analysis

A literary analysis is an opinion-based type of essay that makes a point about a work of literature. Typically, a literary analysis makes a point about a literary work. You (the writer) are forming an opinion about a literary work, then presenting that opinion (and, more importantly, supporting that opinion) in the form of an essay.

Assignment

Students will compose a 3-4 page analysis of the novel Still Alice. Your paper will focus upon an area of the novel that you find interesting, significant, or feel merits discussion.

A text analysis paper should be fairly formal, and should genuinely attempt to shed light on one or more aspects of the work. You may discuss the significance of character, theme, setting, symbol…whatever speaks to you. Overall, I am looking for interesting and original insights concerning this quarter long reading experience.

An ideal text analysis will be from 3-4 pages in length, double spaced, typed. Your paper will explore a problem or point of interest created in the novel. (This includes, but is not limited to, character motivation, thematic elements, symbol, irony, etc.). Your ideas and insights will be based on information in the text we have read , calling upon specific examples to illustrate the idea or issue you are exploring. Your grade will be based on the quality and depth of your insights, and on the use of specific textual evidence as support.

The Dos and Don’ts of Text Analysis Papers:

DO NOT: Only summarize plot

DO: Analyze the thematic and symbolic significance of events in the story.

DO NOT: Say you didn’t like a character

DO: Explain how a character was unlikable, and why that may or may not have been the author’s intent.

DO NOT: Generalize and provide vague

DO: Use specific examples from the text reasons behind your Text Analysis (including quotes, if significant).

DO NOT: Make superficial, obvious insights (eg: This Boy’s Life is about the struggles of growing up)

DO: Think deeply, and look closely into the work. Notice things that a casual reader would not.

DO NOT: Simply repeat ideas mentioned in class by the instructor or by other students.

DO: Build off ideas mentioned in class, adding your own thoughts and insights to the discussion.

**Remember: Text analysis papers must be formatted using APA style, contain a title page and reference page, and be submitted on time. They will be evaluated on the basis of focus, development, use of evidence, creativity, and level of insight. They will count as 15% of your final grade.