Literary Analysis Paper
Literary Analysis Paper from a Psychoanalytical Perspective
The major writing assignment for this week is to compose a paper of at least two pages in which you write interpretively from a psychoanalytical perspective about the assigned drama written on in W3: Assignment 2, not on The Awakening. You are to do this by applying a psychoanalytical critical perspective or lens to the story. Review the Week 3 PowerPoint located on page 1 of this week’s lecture, "Psychoanalytic Ways of Reading" to understand how to organize your paper.
Considering some of these critical questions will help you in your analysis:
· How do the literary elements in this drama, such as symbolism, irony, conflict, etc., help reveal the psychoanalytical motivations of the characters?
· As you view the characters, both those you see and hear and those who …show more content…
Show the reader that you understand how to analyze using a psychoanalytical perspective.
· You will analyze the drama and use excerpts that support your ideas about the character, audience, theme, or symbol. Consider the questions noted above and do some free-writing. Think of yourself as an analyst or psychologist and have some fun with this.
· In the introduction of your essay, provide a brief summary of the play that contextualizes your interpretation. Then, rather than continue on with plot summary, use your analysis to fill in the gaps. You will end your essay with a sound concluding paragraph where your ideas are reiterated and you have brought the reader to a new place of understanding.
· Since you will be providing logical backup for your analytical statements, you will need to cite specifics from the plays. Be sure to use APA format.
Assignment Schedule Overview:
By Thursday, February 16, 2012, post your rough draft to the appropriate topic in this Discussion
The major writing assignment for this week is to compose a paper of at least two pages in which you write interpretively from a psychoanalytical perspective about the assigned drama written on in W3: Assignment 2, not on The Awakening. You are to do this by applying a psychoanalytical critical perspective or lens to the story. Review the Week 3 PowerPoint located on page 1 of this week’s lecture, "Psychoanalytic Ways of Reading" to understand how to organize your paper.
Considering some of these critical questions will help you in your analysis:
· How do the literary elements in this drama, such as symbolism, irony, conflict, etc., help reveal the psychoanalytical motivations of the characters?
· As you view the characters, both those you see and hear and those who …show more content…
Show the reader that you understand how to analyze using a psychoanalytical perspective.
· You will analyze the drama and use excerpts that support your ideas about the character, audience, theme, or symbol. Consider the questions noted above and do some free-writing. Think of yourself as an analyst or psychologist and have some fun with this.
· In the introduction of your essay, provide a brief summary of the play that contextualizes your interpretation. Then, rather than continue on with plot summary, use your analysis to fill in the gaps. You will end your essay with a sound concluding paragraph where your ideas are reiterated and you have brought the reader to a new place of understanding.
· Since you will be providing logical backup for your analytical statements, you will need to cite specifics from the plays. Be sure to use APA format.
Assignment Schedule Overview:
By Thursday, February 16, 2012, post your rough draft to the appropriate topic in this Discussion