The Yellow Wall-Paper

Instructions

Writing Prompt: Write a analysis of any short story we’ve read thus far. Focus on a single element such as point of view, theme, symbolism, metaphor, imagery, character, social-historical, autobiographical, etc., and explain what significance the story has in terms of life, human nature or the world around us.

Essay Guidelines

• Essays MUST be 650-750 words.
• Essays MUST have a clear and recognizable structure: introduction with a viable thesis, body including cited references from the primary source, and a conclusion that sums up the main points.
• Essays MUST use the proper MLA format for citations of quotations/paraphrases/summaries.
• Essays MUST have at least (4) in-text citations from the story you choose: One block, one full, one partial quote with a variety of signals.
• Use one Authored secondary source: 2 citations from the secondary source.
• CORRECT Works Cited page.
• DO NOT waste time with plot summary or “filler.”
• Use specific evidence from the text to help defend/analyze your thesis. Develop your quotes; interpret them for the reader.
• Thoroughly develop each main point.
• Keep quotations brief but significant. Use signal phrases to introduce quotes as well.
• Proofread carefully. upload rough and final drafts. Written about the yellow-wallpaper by Charlette Perkins Gilman