Write a (3 page) literary analysis on Kate Chopin's short story, "Desiree's Baby," Make sure to read the text carefully to ensure you understand it. Consider the development of plot and characters, the author’s writing technique(s), and/or repeated visuals/references.
Remember, the purpose of a literary analysis is not to merely summarize the piece of literature. Instead, you should be making a clear argument about the text that exemplifies your own personal perspective and interpretation of the literary work.
In order to prove your point, you will need to examine and introduce ideas about the literary devices, word choices, and/or writing structures that the author (Susan Glaspell or Kate Chopin) uses in the text. For example, you may choose to write about a noticeable theme, the symbolism of specific objects within the text, repetitive imagery, etc.
What are the characteristics of an academic thesis/thesis statement? Does your thesis meet these requirements?
Are you examining important parts of the literature? Are you suggesting how the author’s use of literary elements effects/improves the text?
Are there any spots in your analysis that you are summarizing? Does your paraphrasing resemble summarizing?
Do you have enough quotations from the text to support your thesis? Are you analyzing the quotes you’ve integrated? Is there a balance of your own analysis and the integrated quotation within each body paragraph?
Is your analysis truly an analysis? Are you examining and evaluating the text? Is your analysis of the text focusing on the underlying meaning and significance of the text (that you believe that author intended)?
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