• You must chose two works by different authors that have significant similarities as well as differences.
• As part of the assignment, you will quote from the primary text as well as include research from outside sources
– a minimum of 3 outside sources is required.

• Choose how you are going to analyze the two works you have chosen
• #1 - choose a specific literary concept we learned in class [such as the hero’s journey, epic poetry, or creation tales]
• #2 – then choose three of the following points: character, audience, theme, symbolism, and overall message (are both works saying the same thing about life or something different?).

• A summary re-tells a story.
• An analysis examines the cause or effect of an incident in the story, compares or contrasts 2 characters, explains how an event occurred etc…
Ex: Mary had a little lamb

• Summary: Mary had a little lamb. It followed her to school. No lambs were allowed in school. The children laughed.
• Analysis: one reason Mary may have brought the lamb to school was to get attention. All the children “laughed and played”, making Mary feel at the center and popular.

• 1 page, single space, brief summary of both works.
* This will be the last page of your Literary Analysis
Paper.

Basic essay parts
• Introduction [lead in, transition sentences, thesis]
• Body Paragraphs [ topic sentences, good examples, and quotes]
• Conclusion [restates thesis in different words, summarizes main points, gives your opinion]

• Clever Title
• Interesting attention getter
• Transition sentences that announce the two works
• Thesis Statement + plan of development
– Remember – the thesis is the LAST sentence in your introduction.

• Topic sentence with transition
• Main points need to be supported by quotes from the two primary works and outside sources
• Clear illustration how the quote supports your point

Using a quote requires 3 sentences
1. Your Idea
2. Quote
3. Explanation how quote supports your idea

1. My Idea
• Mary appears to have a fetish for lamb wool
2. Quote
• Dr. Benton states that “ Mary’s proclivity for her lamb makes her pet it often and bring it with her.” (Benton 22)
3. Explanation of how quote supports my idea.
• Mary’s constant need to touch and stroke her lamb illustrates Mary’s obsession.

• Restate your thesis in different words
• Tells what you’ve learned by analyzing the two works
• What did you learn about poetry, short stories and plays?

• Works Cited - Follow Correct MLA Format
– Write MLA Information as you research!
– Check out this website – it has how to cite
MLA style and more to help you!
– http://www.cuyamaca.net/tpagaard/EnglDept/
Resources.htm
• The summary page is the last page of your essay.

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• Start Sooner than Later
• Research, Then Outline, Then Write
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