Fiction Essay

Use the reading provided for this assignment. Think about what you believe the theme/point is behind the story. After you have a plan, begin to write a draft of your short fiction essay. Please make sure to follow the links in the highlighted parts of the instructions to understand what they are about. You are expected to understand this information. Please also incorporate the literary vocabulary discussed in lesson one, most specifically the elements of fiction: “The Elements of Fiction” and “Elements of Fiction.” Please use New Criticism to interpret your chosen short story within your essay; that is, you should offer a close reading of your chosen short story. Please cite from your chosen short story, and do not use any other additional sources in your work. Your interpretation must be at least 250 words, but no more than 350 words. Please remember the following: Use MLA format and citations in this essay. Make sure your essay has a clear introduction and thesis statement (topic plus point about that topic) at the bottom of your introduction. Please introduce your chosen short story in your introduction. Make sure your body paragraphs focus on proving your thesis statement – theme of the story. Do not summarize the story. I have read the story and know it well. I want to know your unique interpretation of this story. The structure expected of essay writing (TEXAS) is also attached Make sure to have a conclusion that does not bring in new information. Use literary present and third person in your essay, as discussed in lesson two. Cowboy