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Lesson 1
Defining a Term
Activity # 1

Directions: Choose your own (3) Literary Pieces to analyze using

the following Literary Approaches. Write the title the justify
your answer. Attached additional answer sheet if needed.

Sample only:
Literary Title: A Rose for Emily
Author: Victoria J. Crossman
Approach: Formalist Approach

Literary Analysis:
‘Using formalist approach to critiquing this story gave me a different way of reading “A Rose for Emily” I went
into reading this piece with the decision already made that I would use a formalist approach. The narration of “A

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Rose for Emily” is written in first person, or as a member of the community. Using phrases such as, “we did not
say she was crazy then” (86) made the story believable, as if it actually happened, rather than a third person
narrative most fiction stories use. The imagery Faulkner presents in this story gives off a setting in the old south.
Words such as “tradition” (93) “generation” (93), and “sort of hereditary obligation” (93) contribute to an old
southern feel. Even though the story is written as if it were told by the member of the community, the imagery is
fitting since Faulkner himself is from Mississippi during the Civil War (83). The old feel of the story is suitable,
since “A Rose for Emily” begin and ends with her death. The old-timey feel aids the reader in realizing that they
are reading a story which switches back and forth over the main character’s life. The plot “A Rose for Emily”
jumps back and forth in non- chronological order. This method of storytelling delivers an immense element of
surprise at the end of the story. The narration also ties into the element of surprise at the end of the story. Since the
story is read as if a member of society were writing it in a present tense, there is a very little way the reader could
predict the end of the story until further down. For example, in the story Emily purchases poison and the members
of the community were certain “ she will kill herself” (88). Later, Emily’s cousins report to the community “that
she bought a complete outfit of men’s clothing including a nightshirt” (88). However, if the events of the story
were reversed in order, it would be easier for the reader to conclude what actually happened- that Emily murdered
Herbert with rat poison. Part of using a formalist approach is deciding whether or not a story can be considered a
piece of art of Falkner won a Nobel Peace Price in literature, and I can certainly see why. The story was at first
slightly confusing as far as the plot goes, but as the story developed, the plot became more apparent. Even the plot
were understood from the beginning, Faulkner has a strong command of English, creating wonderful scenes of
imagery and I was able to see everything that was being described in the story vividly.”

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Directions: state (1) current issue nowadays then make a strong argumentative essay using the following
techniques and claims as guide. Attach additional answer sheet if needed.

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