Read “A Rose for Emily” by Willian Faulkner,

ENG 1102: Essay 2:(Fiction)

Assignment: Write a short essay (750 words) that defends a thesis you developed through a close critical
reading/analysis of one(or two)works listed on the syllabus. The “critical response”essay relies on
textual support from the primary text(secondary sources are not required)-not plot summary to develop
the student’s argument. Do not confuse “critical analysis”with”plot summary”; the goal is to develop,
sustain, and advance a thesis based on a critique of the primary text.
What you’ll be graded upon
15% Introduction: You establish a context for the significance of your thesis in regards to the literary
work as a whole. How does your argument contribute to understanding the author’s major
literary/thematic concerns? What can other readers learn from your analysis?
15% Thesis: You state your main point (or argument) in 1-2 sentences. The thesis is the culmination of
your introduction
30% Organization. Your essay should follow that of a typical literary critique:Since your focus must be on analyzing some literary motif, theme, or a combination of literary elements (such as symbolism, character, setting, etc.), your essay must contain well-structured supporting paragraphs that contain a topic sentence, quotes from the primary text (secondary sources are not required), an explanation/discussion of the significance of the quotes you use in relation to your thesis, and a concluding sentence or two that situates the entire paragraph in relation to the thesis. Your thesis will focus on some kind of critical analysis of the primary text, so your supporting paragraphs should be organized around each of the quotes you use, explaining the significance of the quotes and why (or how) they illustrate your main point, but you also need to make sure that your paragraphs contain strong transitions and at least six (or more) sentences.

10%Conclusion: Regardless of the argument you make, you want a conclusion that avoids summarizing what you’ve just said, and please avoid writing, “In conclusion…. Your aim in a conclusion is to place the discussion in a larger context. For example, how might your critical analysis of a literary character relate to the other characters in a work? How might your thesis be applied to other aspects of the text, say for example, setting or symbolism?
15%Grammar and mechanics: Your paper avoids basic grammar mistakes, such as dropped apostrophes in possessives, subject/verb disagreement, arbitrary tense switches, etc. The paper demonstrates a commitment to proofreading by avoiding easy-to-catch typos and word mistakes (effect for affect, for example). The paper adheres to MLA formatting style for in-text citations.
15%Presentation: Your paper meets the minimum length criteria of 750 words, is typed with a title and your name on it. You follow your individual professor’s instructions for formatting(margins, placement of the name, etc).

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Ignorance and Negligence by Authority in “A Rose for Emily” by Willian Faulkner

Ignorance and negligence by the authority in the town of Jefferson is a central theme in the ‘A Rose for Emily’ by William Faulkner.  The author uses symbolism to communicate trash in the town. The story is centered in the context of a community that is controlled by a different social class who could easily violate the laws and get away with it. Miss Emily Grierson represents a member of a dynasty who following the historical contributions of her predecessors, she could easily override the rules of law. The story depicts a town in which the governing policies were only applicable to a few individuals. Miss Emily violate the town policies without fear, and the town authority is intimidated to confront her. William Faulkner using symbolism, communicates that a single…