Interpreter of Maladies

the post has two assignments

1:Literally analysis of “Interpreter of Maladies” and “The Rocking-horse Winner”

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Compare and Contrast the two stories
Interpreter of Maladies by Jhumpa Lahiri and
The Rocking-horse Winner by d.h. lawrence
-an outline example is in the attachment
-the requirements are in the attachment

Daniels/ 2025
The Compare/ Contrast Literary Analysis

For our essay, worth 20 % of your grade, you will write a 1300 word long literary analysis on a major point of comparison between two different texts (only ones we have read or will be reading this semester). For example, you may find a common theme in two texts, see the same antagonist, or even decipher the same motives within characters. Your thesis will be an argument for this commonality you find.

What is a literary analysis? It is not a summary of events in the story. It is an argument, but it doesn’t argue fact; instead, it argues for interpretations that you are making about the texts, interpretations that others might disagree with. Your thesis, then, must be rooted in subjective analysis, not objective fact, and this argument must be made with specific evidence (facts) from the two texts.

Some sample comparisons:
1. The mothers in “Girl” and “I Stand Here Ironing” with a specific focus on:
Thesis: In both Jamaica Kincaid’s “Girl” and Tillie Olsen’s “I Stand Here Ironing,” the mothers seem to have the best intentions for their daughters; however, their intentions ultimately limit these girls’ futures.

2. Historical setting as antagonist in “The Yellow Wallpaper” and “The Story of an Hour” with a specific focus on:
Thesis: While the husbands in both Gilman’s “The Yellow Wallpaper” and Chopin’s “The Story of an Hour” seem to be guilty of causing their wives’ unhappiness, the larger antagonist, and cause for the death and madness of the respective protagonists, is the historical setting in which they live.
Requirements
• The essay is an argument, which means you will cite copious amounts of relevant details from the story itself in the form of direct quotes and paraphrases in order to support your thesis/ claim (direct quotes are stronger evidence. Why?).
• The essay should be formatted according to MLA guidelines (in-text citations required for BOTH direct quotes and paraphrase, and a works cited page must be attached)
• You will use present tense verbs when relating the action in a story (the literary-present tense)
• The essay should be at least 4 typed pages. Double-spaced paragraphing, in Times New Roman, size 12 font, and with 1-inch margins all around
• Use the 3rd person point of view
• The heading should be formatted as follows:
Name
2025
Date

An Original Title

Two recommended structures for a comparison/ contrast essay:
1. Point-by-point organization

I. Point x
a. Text A
b. Text B
II. Point y
a. Text A
b. Text B
III. Point z
a. Text A
b. Text B

2. Subject-by-subject organization

I. Text A
a. Point x
b. Point y
c. Point z
II. Text B
a. Point x
b. Point y
c. Point z
**Note: your points in each of the outlines above should be parallel. This means that if you are arguing a common theme, for example, you may argue how this is indicated by setting (point x) , by character (point y), and by tone (point z) in both texts.

What is Plagiarism?
1. It is taking the exact words and phrases from another source and using them as your own.
2. It is taking the ideas, or interpretation, or analysis of others and using them as your own.
One of my jobs in this course is to teach you how to analyze and interpret a text without outside help. Because of this, I would prefer that you not “consult” gradesaver or sparknotes or shmoop (or any other such site). In addition to defeating the purpose, these sites and others like them contain poorly written analyses.
If, however, you find yourself totally at a loss, be sure to cite—in MLA format—any wording and ideas from that site. (I will provide a refresher on this later)
Your essay will be submitted to Turn It In via moodle, while a hard copy will be submitted to me directly.

Daniels/ 2025
The Compare/ Contrast Literary Analysis

For our essay, worth 20 % of your grade, you will write a 1300 word long literary analysis on a major point of comparison between two different texts (only ones we have read or will be reading this semester). For example, you may find a common theme in two texts, see the same antagonist, or even decipher the same motives within characters. Your thesis will be an argument for this commonality you find.

What is a literary analysis? It is not a summary of events in the story. It is an argument, but it doesn’t argue fact; instead, it argues for interpretations that you are making about the texts, interpretations that others might disagree with. Your thesis, then, must be rooted in subjective analysis, not objective fact, and this argument must be made with specific evidence (facts) from the two texts.

Some sample comparisons:
1. The mothers in “Girl” and “I Stand Here Ironing” with a specific focus on:
Thesis: In both Jamaica Kincaid’s “Girl” and Tillie Olsen’s “I Stand Here Ironing,” the mothers seem to have the best intentions for their daughters; however, their intentions ultimately limit these girls’ futures.

2. Historical setting as antagonist in “The Yellow Wallpaper” and “The Story of an Hour” with a specific focus on:
Thesis: While the husbands in both Gilman’s “The Yellow Wallpaper” and Chopin’s “The Story of an Hour” seem to be guilty of causing their wives’ unhappiness, the larger antagonist, and cause for the death and madness of the respective protagonists, is the historical setting in which they live.
Requirements
• The essay is an argument, which means you will cite copious amounts of relevant details from the story itself in the form of direct quotes and paraphrases in order to support your thesis/ claim (direct quotes are stronger evidence. Why?).
• The essay should be formatted according to MLA guidelines (in-text citations required for BOTH direct quotes and paraphrase, and a works cited page must be attached)
• You will use present tense verbs when relating the action in a story (the literary-present tense)
• The essay should be at least 4 typed pages. Double-spaced paragraphing, in Times New Roman, size 12 font, and with 1-inch margins all around
• Use the 3rd person point of view
• The heading should be formatted as follows:
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2:World History

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Guidelines for papers
Each paper should be 4 to 5 font 12 typed single-spaced pages.
Your paper must include 8 separate documents from the Ways of the World, a global history with sources volume 1: To 1500 by Robert W. Strayer. On top of your paper state specifically by number which 8 documents you are using (for example, document 3.1, 4.2 etc.)
Your paper must have a thesis that ties the 8 documents together. Do not simply analyze each document individually. Each document must be used in support of your overall theses. As you write your paper, always make it clear the documents to which you are referring. Any paper which is plagiarized or copied from another student will receive a grade of zero.
Purpose of assignment and criteria for paper
The purpose of the writing assignment is to produce a deep critical analysis of the weekly reading, in which you investigate and examine what the various authors or theories are advancing.
Avoid busy-work: Do not provide a mere summary of what the author states, but examine the works, providing your own insight and evaluation, telling the reader something beyond what the author or theory does, furthering the discussion beyond that advanced in the text.
Read between the lines, being constantly aware of the authorial perspective, bias and agenda. Read critically, engaging the author or theories, exploring their strengths and weaknesses. Consider why material is significant. How does it fit into the social and historical context?
Be thorough, providing broad coverage of the various topics addressed in the readings. Do not simply pick one aspect of the readings while ignoring the others.
Be specific and detailed, making explicit reference to the content of the readings. Do not provide a vague and lazy analysis in which no facts of references are made. These specific facts, or examples, will serve as the evidence in support of your assertions.
Make explicit connections in which you compare and contrast the reading with other material. Be imaginative in demonstrating how the readings tie in with class discussions, readings, films, or current events. Try and provide a thematic whole in which you link the various topics together.
While this assignment calls for you to make assertions, try to base these assertions on specific evidentiary examples. Avoid personal digressions or opinions lacking a clear factual basis.
Consider whether you would enjoy reading your own paper. Have you written a paper that is interesting and intellectually satisfying? Avoid (1) merely restating what is in the text, (2) simply stating the text was interesting or boring, (3) posing numerous unanswered questions.
Make sure your paper is carefully proof-read and that you explicitly make your points in a way that is clear and logically presented to the reader.

“Interpreter of Maladies