Edna or Lily protagonist’s perception versus the way she sees herself

Edna or Lily protagonist’s perception versus the way she sees herself

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Edna or Lily protagonist’s perception versus the way she sees herself

Based on your close reading of either Kate Chopin’s The Awakening or Edith Wharton’s The House of Mirth

Develop an argument that analyses a particular aspect of either of these novels.

Choose one of the following questions to guide your essay:
What does the novel say about the way others see the protagonist (Edna or Lily) versus the way she sees herself? What is the significance of this perceived split between the outer self and the inner self?

How does the novel comment on gender relations in the United States during the nineteenth century?

How does the novel grapple with (pick one) social class/wealth/marriage/appearances/respect and reputation/morality?
Examine your chosen theme as it is conveyed by the plot, the characters’ actions and words, setting, and symbolism. Find a number of key quotations that deal with the theme (for example, gender relations). Analyze their language and then proceed to your thesis and composition of the essay.

The task in this paper is to show how the language used in the novel reveals something important about your chosen theme. Remember that unlike most argumentative or informative texts, such as newspaper articles, literary texts often rely on their composition. Also, use of language to create and communicate meaning as well as create impressions (both sensual and intellectual) for their respective audiences.

Please choose one of the questions listed above to construct an effective thesis. Remember your thesis should make an argument about your chosen topic. For example, it’s not enough to give examples of morality in the novel. You have to argue that the novel suggests something specific about this theme and support your argument with specific textual evidence.