Flipped Gender Roles
Prompt Write a Literary Analysis of “A Temporary Matter” by Jhumpa Lahiri. Follow the examples and structures discussed in chapter 11 in the textbook and as discussed in class. Choose an approach and topic from the list in the Resource Folder in this section/module. Remember that an important part of the essay is the analysis of the ambiguity and symbolism in the writing. Do not just write about the literal events in the story as that becomes a summary and nothing more. The key elements of the available topics to choose from are: Light/Dark Symbolism Flipped Gender Roles Symbolism of “Temporary” Another example of symbolism or combinations of these Do not write about the failing marriage/relationship as the focus of the essay giving many examples that describe or depict their failing relationship. The story has much more to say. Instructions: Write a literary analysis essay following the structure presented in chapter 11. Your thesis statement and body of essay must address at least three (3) main points. The essay must follow the format/framework exactly described below. Any deviation from that standard framework will affect grade for essay significantly. The essay must be a minimum of two (2) full pages (750 – 1000 words) and written using MS Word (filename.doc or .docx) type file/document. Submit the file here by 12/10/20 (11:59PM). You Must follow MLA formatting and requirements The essay must be written in Third Person. Essays written in 1st person and/or have instances of second person will be rejected and given a zero. Late submissions will not be graded 70% or higher in the first draft is exempt of a revision (and only if confirmed in writing by the Instructor). The revision is otherwise REQUIRED. The instructor reserves the right to not exempt an essay regardless of the first draft grade. No Make Ups will be allowed – NO EXCEPTION The following section headings must be used/included: Introduction (left justified) Plot Summary (left justified) Thesis Statement (left justified) Analysis (left justified) Conclusion (left justified) Work Cited (centered at top of page) Follow this Framework exactly: Framework for a Literary Analysis Essay Introduction (one paragraph) Attention Grabber/Hook – Introduces the topic/problem/question that the short story addresses Introduces author’s name and short story’s title Conveys the writers investment in the authors short story (in third person only) Identifies the literary context of the short story and the authors thesis and purpose (of the short story) Plot Summary (one paragraph) Summarizes the plot of the short story, giving a balanced, accurate, concise, and neutral presentation of the plot and significant details Thesis statement (forms its own paragraph) Establishes the writers stance on the short story Presents the three (or more) ideas/points that the writer will analyze and discuss in the body of this essay Maps out the analysis to follow, giving readers a clear sense of the essays direction and scope Analysis Section first idea/point from thesis statement (one or more paragraphs) Analysis of the first point with examples from the text Explains and discusses this point in a thorough analysis with the writers own perspective (not in first person) second idea/point from thesis statement (one or more paragraphs) Analysis of the second point with examples from the text Explains and discusses this point in a thorough analysis with the writers own perspective (not in first person) third idea/point from thesis statement additional ideas points (one or more paragraphs per main point) Continues the analysis by explaining writers ideas (in third person) with examples and elaboration until all points in the thesis statement are fleshed out Conclusion Briefly recap the writers points Wraps up the analysis to leave readers thinking about both the authors piece and the writers literary analysis Work Cited Gives an appropriate citation in MLA format for the text discussed in the paper and any other sources mentioned in the essay
