Articulate and develop your thesis about the setting (look in the literary terms folder for help) in one of the short stories in the text The Republic of East L.A. Carefully consider the varied settings and be specific. A setting could be a car, home, factory, school, church, a mental state of mind . . . Stay away from a general setting that does not encourage in-depth analysis. Evaluate the specific setting and its impact on the text through one of the critical lenses (feminism, new historicism, etc) in the link previously provided. The setting and critical lens should be clear in your thesis statement. The setting and the critical lens should be apparent throughout the essay and tied to your main points with supporting points and direct quotes. The essay should be formal in shape and tone and should incorporate the relevant critical thinking terms you have learned so far. You are required to use direct quotes and examples from the book to support your thesis and main points. The essay should be 3-4 pages in length.
