Category: English

Overview
A research literary lens analysis essay offers a focused examination of a literary work through the
perspective of a specific critical theory or “lens.” This analytical approach enables scholars and students
to explore the text’s themes, characters, and narrative elements in relation to broader theoretical
frameworks. By employing a literary lens, the student uncovers deeper layers of meaning, highlighting
how the chosen theory illuminates aspects of the text that might otherwise remain obscured. 
Through
close reading and theoretical engagement, the research literary lens analysis essay seeks to enrich
understanding, foster critical inquiry, and contribute to ongoing discussions within the realm of literary
studies. 
Assignment Guidelines
In 2000 words or more, write a research literary lens analysis essay wherein you analyze how Karl Marx’s
theory of classism is depicted in Toni Cade Bambara’s “The Lesson” and Dexter Jeffries’ “Sailboats in
Central Park.” Be sure to support your analysis with evidence from the texts. As this is a research
assignment, you must also locate and cite 3 peer-reviewed scholarly sources obtained from the library
database to support your understanding of Marxist theory.
Format of Paper
Format: APA (7th edition)
Layout: Double-spaced, standard margins
Word Count: 2000 words+ (not including the References page)
Structure
– Is your introduction paragraph structured according to H.B.T.? 
– Are your paragraphs properly structured according to P.I.E.S.? 
– Does your conclusion restate your thesis and summarize the main points mentioned in your body paragraphs? 
Cohesion
– Does your thesis statement present the main claim of your paper in a direct, clear, and concise way? 
– Are all of your topic sentences (points) connected to your thesis? 
– Does each body paragraph focus on ONE point through and through without veering off track? 
– Do your in-text citations properly support the points made in their respective paragraphs?
Flow
– Are there smooth transitions between and within paragraphs that create coherence and unity? 
– Did you use a variety of sentence types in your essay so that your paper would flow nicely?
Here is how P.I.E.S. is broken down:
P – Point (the main point of the paragraph; the topic sentence. Remember, a topic sentence must present a point
that is related to your thesis statement).
I – Illustrate (illustrate your main point [topic sentence] with supporting details. Your supporting details further
explain your main point and are needed in order to make it clearer to your audience what the main point of this
paragraph is).
E – Evidence (include evidence—typically a quote—that validates your point and supporting details. Without
evidence, your reader will find it hard to believe your argument).
S – Summation Sentence (conclude your paragraph with a summation sentence that restates the main point of
the paragraph).
Here is how HBT is broken down
Introduction—
An introduction is the first paragraph of your paper. The goal of your introduction is to let your reader know what
he or she can expect from your paper. An effective introduction should:
o Catch your reader’s attention
o Provide information related to the topic of the paper
o Set the tone of your paper
o Clearly identify your stance on the topic in which you are writing about
There are three components of an introduction paragraph:
1) The Hook—the “hook” grabs your reader’s attention. You want to captivate your audience sooner rather than
later. Here are some suggestions on how to write a hook:
o Ask a rhetorical question
o Set the scene of your story: who, when, where, what, why, how?
o Share an anecdote (a humorous short story) that captures your topic
o Share a common misconception about your topic
o Share an interesting fact or statistic about your topic.
**There is no universal way of writing a hook. You must choose the technique that works best for you as a writer and that aligns best with your
paper. As long as it grabs the reader’s attention, you should be fine.**
2) Background Information on the Topic—After your hook, write a few sentences about the topic in which you
are writing about. You don’t want to go too in-depth; just enough to educate your reader on the topic so that they
can understand your paper better. This component of the introduction is critical as your reader may have little to
no knowledge of the paper’s topic. If your reader doesn’t understand the topic, then they won’t understand your
arguments; educate them a bit.
3) The Thesis Statement—The last sentence (or two) of an introduction paragraph is your thesis statement. This
is your main claim to the topic of the paper (see thesis statement handout). This is the most important component
of the introduction because it will allow your reader to understand the arguments and supporting points presented
in the remainder of your paper. If your thesis statement isn’t effective, then your reader will have trouble
understanding the rest of your paper. 

Essay #2: Critical Analysis of Pride and Prejudice
Purpose: Literary criticism is an extension of the social activity of interpreting. One reader writes down
his or her views on what a particular work of literature means so that others can respond to that
interpretation. The critic’s specific purpose may be to make value judgments on a work, to explain his or
her interpretation of the work, or to provide other readers with relevant historical or biographical
information. The critic’s general purpose, in most cases, is to enrich the reader’s understanding of the
literary work. Critics typically engage in dialogue or debate with other critics, using the views of other
critics to develop their own points. Unfortunately, when critics assume that their readers are already
familiar with previous criticism, the argument may be difficult to follow. Since this novel does not
contain much action, its primary strength comes from the characters. Austen breathes life into them
through their qualities, faults, choices, inconsistencies, and mistakes, which influences our own feelings
and opinions about them. We are there to observe, be annoyed, laugh, sigh, and maybe even cry, but
what is perhaps most powerful is we are there to learn from them.
Task: With literary criticism in mind, choose one of the following options and write a critical analysis:
1. Is pride a virtue or a vice in the novel?
Pride is directly discussed in a couple of occasions, but it is demonstrated in the actions of Mr. Darcy,
Lady Catherine, and even Elizabeth. What is unclear, however, is whether this personality trait is to be
condemned or praised. For example, the philosophical Mary Bennet claims that pride “is a failing
indeed” but is also common to human nature. In analyzing Darcy’s mannerisms, the residents of
Hertfordshire label him as proud (with a negative connotation, of course). However, a little later Darcy
himself expresses that “where there is a real superiority of mind, pride will be always under good
regulation”. Which do you agree with? Is pride an inexcusable “failing” or can it be acceptable and even
necessary at times?
2. Why are manners so important in the novel?
After Mr. Wickham relates his version of the connection between him and the Darcy family, Elizabeth
validates his words by declaring “there was truth in his looks”. This is because Wickham’s smooth and
appealing manners won over the entire village of Hertfordshire. Essentially, they are all guilty of hasty
generalization when it comes to sketching the characters of these two men, but there is obviously an
importance they place on manners. In fact, every character is judged either by others or implicitly by the
author based on their manners (or lack thereof), which illustrates how significant it must be in the world
of this novel. Why do you think this is? Can manners be deceiving? Are they an important part of social
interaction?
3. What purpose do the ridiculous characters in the novel serve?
Elizabeth is our heroine and Darcy definitely our hero; both have flaws and imperfections, and they are
also an adequate blend of reason and emotion combined. However, with the exception of a few other
characters, they are the only admirable ones. The rest of the characters, including Mrs. Bennet, Kitty,
Lydia, Mary, Lady Catherine, and Mr. Collins are undeniably ridiculous. Being self-centered, self-
involved, ignorant, and closed-minded, these characters are there to constantly annoy or produce
mocking laughter. However, Austen gives them certain traits that we can recognize in a lot of people.
With that in mind, is there a reason why she includes such a large number of ridiculous characters in her
novel? What is Austen trying to teach or convey through the use of so many flawed characters?
4. Who is the moral authority of this novel?
When first meeting Lady Catherine, we are told that “she was not rendered formidable by silence; but
whatever she said, was spoken in so authoritative a tone, as marked her self-importance”. Basically,
since she has superiority in rank, she assumes that same superiority applies to all matters, whether she is
a direct expert in it or not. However, just because she claims to be an authority in everything does not
mean we believe her or find her credible. As a matter of fact, our experience with the faults and
inconsistencies of these characters makes us constantly seek a moral center. We are in an endless quest
to figure out who knows best and whose judgment we can rely on with confidence. Who do you choose
as the moral authority of this novel and why?
5. How do estates symbolize their owner?
During Austen’s time, it was common for an estate to symbolize its owner. In other words, the estate
said a lot about the quality of the person managing it. For instance, when Elizabeth sees Pemberley for
the first time, she reflects, “She had never seen a place for which nature had done more, or where natural
beauty had been so little counteracted by an awkward taste. They were all of them warm in their
admiration; and at that moment she felt, that to be mistress of Pemberley might be something!” It may
even be argued that Elizabeth’s feelings towards Darcy changed after seeing Pemberley for the first time.
Choose an estate mentioned in the novel and explain how it symbolizes its owner. Be sure to use
specific examples from the novel to support your answer. This essay allows you to merge symbolism
with a character analysis.
Guidelines: Please make sure you read the following carefully to receive a passing grade.
* Essay should be 4-6 pages in MLA format. For more information on MLA, visit:
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/24/.
* Essay should be well-formatted and correctly cited. This includes a Works Cited page, in-text citations,
and correct formatting of all visuals you incorporate.
* You are required to use 5 sources:
1. The first source should be our book, Pride and Prejudice. Though I am not strict about this,
you should have at least 3-4 quotations from the novel.
2. The second source should be one scholarly article from Jasna.org. This is a website dedicated
specifically to Jane Austen and her work. It has tons of excellent scholarly articles covering
numerous topics from Austen’s novels. You should quote from this source at least twice.
3. The third source should be a current newspaper or magazine article. Some blogs (depending
on who is writing them) can also be an acceptable source type. You should quote from this
source at least once.
4. The fourth source should be one you choose yourself, whether it is a media article (from a
magazine, newspaper, website, or credible blog), a scholarly article (a scholarly source from a
journal), or a book chapter (from a non-fiction book). You have the freedom to choose this one
but whatever source you choose, please make sure it is credible. You should quote from this
source at least once.
5. Finally, the fifth source should be a strong visual that you format correctly and analyze
insightfully. Please consult our Visual Rhetoric slideshow to review the rules on using visuals.
Don’t forget to include the citation information for this visual in your Works Cited page.
Professors Tutorial Describing what to do:

What you are submitting: a message you’ve decided to talk about and 4 cited quotes that support that message.
Answer these questions as you engage in evidence collection.
What message might you want to convey to your classmates?
With your classmates, brainstorm a list of the following:
novels, plays, graphic novels and poetry you’ve read.
popular songs
popular TV shows
popular movies
3. Finally, copy down word for word,( correctly) a total of 4 lines directly from the list above that supports the message you have decided to convey to your classmates. Include a correct citation. Look up MLA 8 for information about how to cite in text citations.
Note: It is not plagiarism when you copy word for word and put quotes around it and cite it with a parenthetical. What IS plagiarism is if you google “Senior Speech” and read someone else’s. That will result in a 0 on your final exam.

I need an essay about advantage and disadvantage of using cell phone. and I need this essay with normal English language not too fancy also 200 to 250 words is fine.

1,000 words, DS, 12pt ,1”margins that includes your first and last name. How has distracted driving affected your life? What ideas do you have to raise awareness of the dangers of distracted driving and prevent this behavior among young drivers?

Instructions
This paper should be between 750-1250 words. Use evidence from the assigned texts to support your answers. Be sure to properly cite the sources and evidence you rely upon (follow Syllabus guidelines regarding APA citation format). 
PROMPT: Define ecofeminism in your own words. How has your understanding of the relationship between environmentalism and feminism has been enhanced and/or changed based on this week’s readings? (As part of your answer, be sure to discuss the gendered effects of climate change.) You may draw from all assigned content to support your answer, but be sure to use the Ecofeminism book, the Mallory article, and the Hands-On film.

It’s an explanatory paper with-in-depth analysis about the novella Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. It needs to be broken into the following sections: Sypnosis and Themes: Give an explanation of the story’s plot while highlighting the author’s background and the themes addressed in the text. Relevance to Literature: Explain why the chosen text is relevant to the time period it was written in and why the author might have used the themes focused on in section 1. For each section, I need to quote and reference the chosen text at least twice. When quoting, do not fill the paper with paragraphs of quotes. The paper should be in proper essay format with correct grammar and punctuation throughout. The should also be a “Work Cited” page, done in MLA format, at the end of the paper with the text cited along with any credible outside sources used to aid the paper.

(DIRECT PASTE INSTRUCTIONS)
Select a  topic that is alluded in ” The House on Mango Street” by Sandra Cisneros [ i.e. allude. verb. al·​lude ə-ˈlüd. alluded; alluding. : to speak of or hint at without mentioning directly.to in the text; An allusion ( literary device ) is a reference, typically brief, to a person, place, thing, event, or other literary work with which the reader is presumably familiar. As a literary device, allusion allows a writer to compress a great deal of meaning and significance into a word or phrase. Research the event and its significance in history.
Please follow these guidelines:   
Format 5-7 pages (MUST be a minimum 5 pages and maximum 7 pages), MLA format: we will go over this in class, however please consult the MLA samples & directions from this folder, typewritten in 12 point Times New Roman font with 1” margins, double-spaced
Topic to be chosen by the student, and must be approved by me. Please make sure you choose a topic alluded in the vignettes that is of great interest to you, so you can enjoy your research. Here are some ideas: 
Analyze the history of the relationship between the United States and Mexico
How do US immigration laws compare to immigration laws of other countries?
How have the US’s immigration laws changed in the past few years/decades?
Gender Roles
Domestic Abuse (CHOSEN TOPIC)
Women’s Rights
Feminism
Male Dominance
Youthful Innocence
Sense of Belonging
Search for Identity within Social Construct
Fitting-in
Maturation
Wealthy & Poor
Racism
Historical Context: Mexican Americans in Chicago
Thesis is clear, conveys your point of view about the topic, and predicts a research that responds to all the requirements of the assignment
Resources use peer-reviewed sources. Peer reviewed sources go through many stages of development involving authors, editors, proofreaders, publishers, so they are credible and accurate. General encyclopedias like World Book or Wikipedia may NOT be used as a source within your paper.  You may consult them to get started but should not be the basis for your information.
Citations: MUST include research and citations MLA, which stands for Modern Language Association (MLA).  It is an alphabetical list of the sources that you have cited within your paper. This Works Cited page DOES NOT COUNT TOWARDS THE REQUIRED 5 PAGES OF THE PAPER. You must document ALL information you obtain from books, magazines, and the Internet.
PLAGIARISM: (i.e., copying another individual’s words or ideas without appropriately citing the source)
If plagiarism is established, the student will receive a ZERO for the Research Paper, according to the Kaiser High School Discipline Plan. 
WORKS CITED The bibliography incorporates all resources you have used for your research, following MLA format. We will go over this in class. 
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Below, is a sample essay that was attached by the teacher, so that will hopefully give some insight about the level this essay should be written at. Nothing too deep, and make sure sources would able to be found with a simple google search. 

Using the outline listed in the files, answer the prompt in a well written analysis essay and the essay matches the outline. Use the reading listed in the files for specific in-text citation evidences. 

Many women and men ae unhappy with their appearances these days becuase of unrealistic beauty standards
https://www.quora.com/Why-do-people-change-how-they-look
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25355430/
https://www.bartleby.com/essay/Causal-Argument-Why-Do-People-Change-The-PK6TPUZTC

It’s a Natural Desire to Want to Change Your Body [Body Image Resources]

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12144-019-00282-1