Introduction:
A literary analysis explores a
work of fiction, offering insight
and interpretation to
the work.
A literary analysis is not
merely one’s reaction to a
reading of fictional literature;
it is an objective argument
(written with third person
pronouns) that uses a
primary text to provide
evidence.
The work of fiction itself is
considered a primary text,
and the external research
sources are considered
secondary sources. A literary
analysis often uses
secondary research to
strengthen its argument.
Critical thinking is a key
element to literary analysis,
and reading fictional texts
closely employ skills needed across the disciplines, from
comprehension to use of
language to better
observation skills. These
critical reading strategies will
be useful as one undertakes
new courses.
Through literary analysis,
once can better connect with
a culture, an event, and the
overall human experience.
Fictional works cover broad
themes, and they include
nearly all disciplines, from
religion to psychology to
history.
Assignment: For this assignment you will
analyze ONE fictional work
listed under your course
theme. This theme must be
discussed in your response,
and you must include at least
one secondary source.
As you work, consider how
your particular theme is
treated within the work of
fiction.
Requirements
Two full pages
Discussion of course theme
One secondary source
MLA style/documentation
Double-spaced
Times New Roman, 12-point font
Works Cited and corresponding
parenthetical citations
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