Literary Analysis

Introduction (150-200 words): Include the following information in your introduction.

Name of the story you are writing about. Where was the story published? When was the story published?
Briefly describe what the story is about.
Brief biography of the author. Who is the author? Where was the author born? When, in the author’s life, did he or she write this story. Mention anything else that influenced the author when he or she wrote this story (the war, Charles Schmid).
Mention the historical context and how it relates to the main themes in the story.
End the introduction with your thesis.

Topic Choices for “Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?”
Write a character analysis of either Connie or Arnold.
Explore the major symbols in Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been? This could include the music, the car, and the home.
Write an analysis exploring the major themes in “Where Are You Going”. This might include Fantasy versus Reality, The Search for Independence, Sexuality, and Family.

Requirements
Length: 800-1000 words
Highlight the thesis.
Double space and indent each paragraph.
Use transitional sentences to introduce each new section.
You must use at least three quotes from the text to support your opinion.
You must use at least three references to something in the text (not a quote).
You must use at least three direct quotes from Gale Literary Sources.
You need a works cited page with at least one reference from Gale Literary Sources.