Topic 3:Ĭhoose three elements (character, conflict, setting, imagery, point of view, or symbols, dialogue, tone, irony) in the story and explain how those elements help communicate a specific idea about life (theme).ĭiscuss how the narrator’s perception of his world affects their interactions with others.Īdditionally, choose one element in the story (setting, imagery, point of view, or symbols, dialogue, tone, irony) and explain why that element is important to understanding the characters, the themes, and the conflict of the story.įor help with the story, visit the Valencia Reader’s criticism sectionLinks to an external site. In addition to including properly cited quotes from the story, you may also include properly cited information from no more than two secondary sources (criticism on the story) from the library or credible websites (.edu, articles, or books found through Google Scholar).ĭiscuss oppression, race, and poverty in “Sonny’s Blues.” Alternately, you can discuss drug addiction, music, or family relationships in this story.Īnalyze the story as an African American short story. Choose one method/organizational structure and follow it.
You have several options you can take in developing this essay. Discuss oppression, race, and poverty in “Sonny’s Blues.”įor this essay, you will have one primary source: “Sonny’s Blues.” You may also use one or two critical sources provided for you in the Literature Selection II: Modern Fiction page or via The Valencia Reader Topic 2: Analyze the story as an African American short story.
Topic 1: Discuss oppression, race, and poverty in “Sonny’s Blues.” Alternately, you can discuss drug addiction, music, or family relationships in this story.
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