{"id":23684,"date":"2024-04-30T19:36:42","date_gmt":"2024-04-30T19:36:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/questions\/comparative-analysis-paper-on-girl-by-jamaica-kincaid-and-boys-and-girls-by-alice-munro\/"},"modified":"2024-04-30T19:36:42","modified_gmt":"2024-04-30T19:36:42","slug":"comparative-analysis-paper-on-girl-by-jamaica-kincaid-and-boys-and-girls-by-alice-munro","status":"publish","type":"questions","link":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/questions\/comparative-analysis-paper-on-girl-by-jamaica-kincaid-and-boys-and-girls-by-alice-munro\/","title":{"rendered":"Comparative Analysis Paper on “Girl” by Jamaica Kincaid and “Boys and Girls” by Alice Munro"},"content":{"rendered":"

NO SOURCES CAN BE USED<\/b>, you are able to find both short stories on the internet. Use my thesis and outline file I attached and go off of it, if you need to make tweaks to it, by all means, do what you have to. This paper needs to be strong <\/u><\/p>\n

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Instructions: <\/b><\/div>\n
Your paper is to be a 3-5 page (Times New Roman, 12 font, double-spaced, MLA-style) expository essay that does a thematic comparative analysis of two of the short stories we have read and discussed during Unit I. Your essay, which must be written on one of the approved themes listed below, is to be double-spaced, and in 11 or 12 font, Times New Roman or the equivalent. Please, no cover page. Follow standard MLA format. You may not compare the two stories (Gilman\u2019s & Chopin\u2019s) that I\u2019ve used as a sample. You may, however, choose one of these stories and compare it to another one in Unit I. <\/p>\n

Your paper should not be biographical, historical, or mere plot summary. Instead, it must be literary analysis, where you explore a recurring theme in two short stories. No research may be used for this paper!<\/p>\n

The following guidelines should be followed for a successful paper:<\/p>\n

Begin with an introductory paragraph that (a) effectively draws your reader into your subject matter and (b) clearly introduces your authors, stories, and the thematic thesis you will be arguing. In other words, your intro should make clear what two stories you are analyzing, who the authors are, what the topic of exploration is, and what the assertion about this topic of exploration is.
\nBe sure that each point in the body of your paper directly supports and furthers your thematic thesis, that it argues for what, in fact, you claim to be arguing.
\nDiscuss one point thoroughly and in relation to both stories, and then move on to the next point.
\nBe sure to consider the logical arrangement of your points.
\nProvide clear transitions between new ideas and thoughts.
\nBe sure to bring in details of the stories\u2014a combination of quotes, references to plot, characterization, symbolism, setting, etc\u2014that will help you to develop the various points you\u2019re making.
\nEnd with a concluding paragraph that moves beyond an elementary restatement of your thesis.
\nGive your paper a title that is (a) not a repetition of the stories\u2019 titles or the authors\u2019 names, but instead (b) thematically captures the content of your paper.<\/p>\n

The following are common mistakes that you should avoid:<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t say what you\u2019re going to do in the paper. Instead, present a clear thematic thesis and argue it.
\nDon\u2019t refer to yourself as the reader of the text or the writer of the paper. Do not, then, write a reader-response type paper that uses the pronoun \u201cI.\u201d You may refer to \u201cthe reader,\u201d but try not to do so excessively, as it will become awkward and cumbersome. (In my sample paper, I used the first person plural, which is acceptable\u2014i.e. \u201cas readers, we see this when\u2026.)
\nDon\u2019t discuss the stories separately. That is, don\u2019t discuss one story in its entirely and then move on to the analysis of the next story in its entirety. (The preceding is called a block-style analysis, that which you are not writing!) Instead, have a thematic thesis that applies to both stories, and then break this thesis down into separate supporting points, each of which can be applied to both stories. Each story, then, will be discussed in relation to each point. Thus, one point will be discussed in relation to both stories, and then you will move on to the next point, which will be discussed in relation to both stories, and so on. (The preceding is called a point-by-point analysis, that which you are writing!)
\nDon\u2019t force each story to apply to each point identically. Although you are comparing two stories in relation to their thematic content, they are indeed different stories.
\nIf you find yourself providing plot summary that is not supporting a thematic point, get rid of it. Instead, provide plot summary to support a particular point you\u2019re making to further your thesis.
\nDon\u2019t discuss plot, symbolism, setting, characterization, or any other literary element in and of itself. Instead, use (and discuss) these literary elements, when appropriate, as a means of developing a certain point.
\nDo not use outside sources for this paper.<\/p>\n

Step-by-Step Approach to Writing Paper<\/p>\n

Choose an approved theme (or, if you can do so well, combination of approved themes).
\nChoose two stories that we\u2019ve read from Unit I that can be applied to your chosen theme. (Remember, you may not compare Chopin\u2019s \u201cThe Story of an Hour\u201d and Gilman\u2019s \u201cThe Yellow Wallpaper\u201d with the theme of oppression\/freedom.)
\nBuild a foundation for your paper by developing your theme into a thematic thesis. Essentially, you arrive at your thesis by answering the following question: What do the two stories I\u2019ve chosen seem to be saying about the theme I\u2019ve chosen? Your thesis should be clear and concise, 1 to 2 sentences.
\nCreate an outline of thematic supporting points that (a) stem directly from your thesis and (b) cover the whole of your thesis. Essentially, in a focused and thorough way, what you\u2019re doing here is breaking down your thesis into separate points.
\nDevelop each point with analysis\u2014specifics (direct and indirect) from the stories. (It is in the development of your points that you will bring in any relevant literary elements\/tools.)
\nDevelop each point (of thesis) in the required point-by-point analysis.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

NO SOURCES CAN BE USED, you are able to find both short stories on the internet. Use my thesis and outline file I attached and go off of it, if you need to make tweaks to it, by all means, do what you have to. This paper needs to be strong  Instructions:  Your paper is […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"disciplines":[33],"paper_types":[],"tagged":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/questions\/23684"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/questions"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/questions"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=23684"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/questions\/23684\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=23684"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"disciplines","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/disciplines?post=23684"},{"taxonomy":"paper_types","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/paper_types?post=23684"},{"taxonomy":"tagged","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tagged?post=23684"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}