Read John Steinbeck’s short story, “The Chrysanthemums” beginning on page 459 in DiYanni
Choose one of the following questions on which to base your argument:
Analyze the plot in terms of its exposition, complication, crises, falling action, and denouncement.
Examine the relationships between the two main characters.
Discuss the irony and symbolism found in the story.
Describe how setting plays a role in the story.
Guidelines for the paper: READ THESE VERY CAREFULLY. I WILL BE GRADING ACCORDING TO GUIDELINES
Your paper must be at least 7 pages long. I will accept papers up to 9 pages long. This does not include the Works Cited page.
Your paper must have 4 outside sources that are referenced in your paper. You may use DiYanni’s information on fiction as an outside source. The short story by Steinbeck is a primary source; therefore, you will have at least five sources referenced in your paper and on the works cited page. You MUST use the Cochise College library for critiques, reviews, and summaries. The best search engines are Literature Criticism Online and Literature Resource Center. If you need help, let me know. No Wikipedia, sparksnotes.com or other non literary sources.
It must include a Works Cited page. This has to follow MLA guidelines. In A Writer’s Reference you will find an example MLA Works Cited page. You may also use Purdueowl.com. Also, chapter 30 in DiYanni is an excellent resource. Do NOT use a works cited generator. The information is often formatted incorrectly and affects your grade.
ALL sources on your Works Cited page MUST be cited in your paper and follow MLA guidelines.
Write the question you are responding to under the title of your paper, then begin your paper under the question.
Your paper must reflect elements of fiction you have learned throughout this course. This is NOT a summary of the play or a personal opinion piece about the play. This is a literary critique of the play.
Underline your thesis. Papers that do not have an underlined thesis will not be considered for a grade. This means it is a failing paper.
Your paper must include 4 to 5 quotes, a sentence or two long, to support your research. Do not use too many quotes, as this paper is to be in your own words.
*Things to consider:
One of your sources should be about the author so that you understand him as well as the time in history the story was written.
Make sure your paper is in present tense.
