-use at least two texts, each by a different author (from Macbeth, Tell Tale Heart, Lost Hearts, Markheim or The Body Snatcher) -Theme and Concepts Pick one of the following themes or literary concepts that have arisen in the fiction you have read: The duality of human nature (e.g. good versus evil, civilized man vs primeval man, society vs personal desire, or any other you can think of) Evil acts and conscience how does conscience affect the outcome of a characters journey? The supernatural influence on our lives The lack of supernatural influences on our lives (being the author of our own fate) Personal choice and goodness (i.e. how do the choices we make define whether were good people) Use of setting and location to relate theme, mood, and characterization Use of imagery and symbolism to relate theme, mood, and characterization Compare, contrast and discuss how each author achieves success with one of these concepts. -Questions to ask while working on your essays: what is/are the theme(s) of the story? how do various elements of the writers style affect the way the story impacted you as a reader? what motivates the characters actions? how does the setting affect the storys meaning? how does the plot structure affect the experience of reading this story? what do you know or have you learned about the writer or the storys historical context that influences your reaction to the story?Show more
