Essay 1: New Criticism

Write a 2-3 page essay that does a new critical reading of a text that we have read or will read before the essay is due. In this essay, you should use literary devices to support your argument that the text conveys a certain theme. Although you may use the work we have done in class as a starting point, DO NOT simply regurgitate class discussion of your text.

Rough Draft Due Thursday, February 1st

Final Draft Due Tuesday, February 6th

If you want to meet with me, please do so as soon as possible because I will not meet with anyone the day before an essay is due.