1. Writing about Literature
Chapter 1 and 2 from Heath
Canadian Writer's Reference on Literary Essay
Sample final exam.
30-1: Emphasis on literary analysis. Evaluating author's delivery of theme. "How is/isn't the author successful in achieving a desired effect?"
30-2: Emphasis on developing personal response to theme. "What effect does the writing have on you as reader?"
2a. Hamlet, William Shakespeare
30-1: Emphasis on literary response, image, symbol, subplots, character development , close textual analysis.