Analyzing “Hills Like White Elephants,” Ernest Hemingway

This assignment is about analyzing “Hills Like White Elephants,” Ernest Hemingway. So,  will focus on one element of fiction (based on  the readings in our textbook: character, plot, narration/POV, setting, symbol, etc.) and analyze it closely as it pertains to the story you have selected.

Analyzing “Hills Like White Elephants,” Ernest Hemingway.

For your second short essay, critically read and analyze ONLY ONE of the following short stories from our textbook. All three stories are excellent with much to analyze, so choose the one that interests you most · “A Hunger Artist,” Franz Kafka (if you are interested in reading/thinking/writing about philosophy/art with a splash of the horrific)
“Recitatif,” Toni Morrison (if you are interested in reading/thinking/writing about prejudice, stereotypes, and racism from various perspectives)
“Hills Like White Elephants,” Ernest Hemingway (if you are interested in reading/ thinking/writing about how men and women communicate/overt symbolism/things people leave unsaid)

Analyzing “Hills Like White Elephants,” Ernest Hemingway.

“The Yellow Wallpaper,” Charlotte Perkins Gilman (if you have interests in reading/ thinking/writing about women’s issues. Early feminist writing/19th century period with a splash of psychological horror)

So, for your essay, focus on one element of fiction (based on your readings in our textbook: character, plot, narration/POV, setting, symbol, etc.). Then, analyze it closely as it pertains to the story you have selected. Sometimes other elements may factor into your analysis, but your analysis should stay clearly focused on that primary element of short fiction.

Analyzing “Hills Like White Elephants,” Ernest Hemingway.

Your essay will be no more than 2 ½ to 3 pages but must reveal critical thinking about the literary situation. Format your essay according to MLA guidelines (like this sheet):
·         MLA-style paper heading, pagination,  Times New Roman, 12-point font,  Double-spaced lines with no extra space between paragraphs. Appropriate citation of any quoted material, MLA-style works cited page for any cited sources.  I will not grade any essay that does not observe MLA conventions.

Analyzing “Hills Like White Elephants,” Ernest Hemingway.

The assessment rubric for this paper is based on a maximum possible score of 100:
Firstly, the essay follows an articulate thesis that frames the work by identifying the element of fiction yo are analyzing. 10pts. Secondly, the essay presents a clear and critical analysis of one element of fiction in the selected literature 30 pts. Thirdly, the essay uses specific evidence from the chosen text to illustrate the analysis 20 pts. Fourthly, the essay organization guides the audience through the analysis and justifies the analysis in a logical structure 30 pts.
Lastly, correct MLA formatting, including the Works Cited page. In an essay of no less than 2 full pages with minimal (5 or fewer) grammar as well as mechanics errors 10 pts.
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100 points total

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