Technicalities:

Theme Analysis Paper

FOLLOW TOOTSIE ROLL PAPER FORMAT, YUCK LIST, ETC FOR

HELP!

The essay will have

1. An introduction that is 4-5 sentences long using the
Introduction Paragraph Basics. It must contain a thesis statement
(the last sentence in the paragraph) that is UNDERLINED which
thoroughly addresses your given topic. Make sure that you follow
the required format of a literary thesis statement.
2. Two (2) body paragraphs that provide support to the thesis.
3. At least 4 quotation incorporations for the entire paper ONE
PER EV PER PARAGRAPH (use the Quotation Journal packet for
further assistance)
4. Your Quotation Journal, along with all the leg work, must be
completed in its entirety and turned in with your essay
Additional Requirements:
- Creative Title of essay
- TYPED!
- The proper heading and title must be at the top of your final
copy.
(goes at the top left hand corner)
- YOU ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT YOUR ESSAY
ELECTRONICALLY VIA EDMODO ON THE DAY THAT IT IS
DUE; NO EXCUSES; NOT EVEN IF YOU ARE ABSENT. ALL
OF THE LEGWORK WILL BE COLLECTED THE DAY THAT
IT IS DUE.

Essay Topics:
You will be required to analyze how the author uses
literary elements to develop the overarching theme of the
story.
What you will need to know:
1) What literary devices are used throughout the story? (use
more than the index card - use page ___ in your INB)

2) What is the overarching theme of the story and what does

it say about society/human beings/what it is trying to teach
us? [there can be a variety of themes; however, you will
pick the one that makes the most sense to you remember
a theme is a common idea or thread which runs throughout
the story]
3) How does the authors use of literary devices to convey
the overarching theme?
4) How do the characters actions contribute to conveying the
theme?
SHORT STORY OPTIONS:
-The Cask of Amontillado
revenge: takes over an individual
cunning: manipulates individual to attain what he/she
wants

-The Scarlet Ibis

pride: when one has too much, nothing good can happen
selfishness: consumes & ruins individual hurts those a
person loves (assertion idea causes regret)

-Lamb to the Slaughter

cunning deception:
- allows an individual to manipulate others
- overcomes ones morals

Prewriting: Breakdown of Each Short Story with Theme

When finished, star * your story selection
The Cask of Amontillado

Revenge
when Montresor buried Fortunato because Fortunato insults Montresor
when he continued to intoxicate Fortunato

Cunning
Montresor gets rid of the witnesses
Montresor leads him into the vaults
Lamb to the Slaughter

Cunning Deception
she manipulates the cops by making up a sad story and a good alibi
when cops eat murder weapon

The Scarlet Ibis

Pride
brother wanted to teach Doodle how to walk, because he was embarrassed of him

Selfishness
brother becomes selfish when he gets tired of dragging his brother around
when brother decides to kill Doodle when he hears hes invalid

Theme Analysis Essay Planning Process: Short Story: The Cask of Amontillado
Possible Quotation Options (Taken from Theme Mapping):
**Note - you cannot repeat literary devices**
Paragraph 1 ASS Topic: elaborate plan

Q1: It was about dusk, one evening during the

supreme madness of the carnival season. :)

Q2: My dear Fortunato, you are luckily met. How

remarkably well you are looking to-day. But I have
received what passes for Amontillado, and I have
my doubts. :) WEAK

Lit Device: setting:)

Lit Device: dramatic irony :)

Q3: Here I knocked off the neck of the bottle

which I drew from a long row of its fellows that lay
upon the mud. X

Q4: My friend, no; I will not impose upon your

good nature. I perceive you have an engagement.
Luchesi-

Lit Device: imagery X

Lit Device: repetition

WEAK

Paragraph 2 ASS Topic: Montresor tricks Fortunato.

Quotation Options:

Q1: I encountered my friend.

WEAK

The wine sparkled in his eyes and the bells

jingled.

Q2: My friend, no. It is not the engagement, but

the severe cold with which I perceive you are
afflicted. The vaults are insufferably damp. They
are encrusted with nitre :)

Lit Device: verbal irony WEAK imagery

Lit Device: repetition :)

Q3: My

Q4: Come... we will go back; your health is

precious. :)

dear Fortunato, you are luckily met. How

remarkably well you are looking to-day. But I have
received what passes for Amontillado, and I have
my doubts.:)

Lit Device: dramatic irony:)

Lit Device: verbal irony :)