A Theme Analysis of Two Stories Based on a Feminist Lens

General Description: An 800 word essay that from lite research advances a critical comparison of two stories we have covered and based on a critical lens of feminism.

Some comparative sub-topics you might use to help with your analysis: oppression in any form by other characters; Alienation; debilitating feminine stereotypes that authenticate women as inherently weak, silly or less than their male counterparts. Focus on men’s attributes over that of women.

Prompt: Choose two stories from the modules and offer a critical comparison that examines how the stories advance a feminist theme.

*Let A for excellence be awarded to those who are creative with their persuasive approach while providing the reader with critical insight while also including reference to any of the scholarly articles assigned and provided.

Essay Criteria

Multi-paragraph Essay of 800 words (4 to 6 paragraphs total);
Secondary research is required for those seeking a grade higher than 85. Your reader will be impressed with at two sencondary references made to the past articles you have been assigned to read
While student is free to use any material s/he has written in past assignments that material should represent significant change. Do not just cut and paste.
Quoted material of no more than 20 percent of the essay
1 inch margins, all around;
Strong, introductory or thesis statement that directly relates to an analysis based on a specific, critical comparison, AND that is made apparent in the first paragraph;
Body paragraphs that do not simply re-tell stories, but rather advance the stated points of comparison;
Well-developed body paragraphs that provide expansion and discussion of key concepts and that follow succinct topic sentences;
Strong Introductory and Conclusive paragraphs that while relating to your theme also comes across as bold and philosophical.
Thank You.