Death of a Salesman Literary Analysis (Click on the stack of papers to access link)



Use the link as a starting point. You may use the resources they provide, but be aware of plagiarism (use quotes or citations for information that is not your original thoughts). You must also include two other sources from the Internet that support your thesis.
What to do:
Select a character(s), conflict, or theme you would like to explore in Death of a Salesman.
Provide a 3-5 page literary analysis of the story.
Utilize text (1 source).
Utilize at least 6 outside sources of literary criticism (3 will be provided).
Apply the principles of MLA documentation throughout your paper.
For further clarification:
-Perhaps introduce your work with a dramatic scene, a significant passage, relevant or suggestive dialogue, an apropos statement by a literary critic, or some important information that provides context to the topic you are analyzing.
-Establish a clear, comprehensive thesis.
-Defend your thesis using relevant specific evidence from the text as well as valid literary criticism (no readers’ guides-e.g., Sparknotes).
-Strike a balance between paraphrasing and direct quotations.
-A-range papers will exhibit a variety of ideas
-Provide a meaningful conclusion-"so what?"
Submission information:
All papers must be submitted to turnitin.com.
Due date: Thursday, January 4. How you'll be graded:
Title Page: *interesting title/ proper information 5 pts
Introduction: * interesting beginning/ length/ thesis 5 pts
Body: *diction/mechanics/ length 30 pts
Conclusion: *recap of entire paper/ powerful final comments 5 pts
Balance of Direct Quotes, Paraphrasing:
*form and integration (in text of paper) 20 pts
Work Cited page/Source Quality: *variety/ form 10 pts
Explanation of your position: 10 pts
Inclusion of contrary/alternative positions: 5 pts.
Overall Quality of Paper: 10 pts