Shirley Jackson The Lottery Character Traits Analysis of Tessie Hutchinson Essay As you start, first steps to do:1 Pick your characters ( see the character

Shirley Jackson The Lottery Character Traits Analysis of Tessie Hutchinson Essay As you start, first steps to do:1 Pick your characters ( see the character list/ choose a female and male character from any 2 different works we used in this class2 Consider the Literary Character traits ( flat/ dynamic/round,…) for EACH of the 3 characters * Remember you have to use Mrs Tessie Hutchinson and 2 characters of your choice/ one male and one female 3. Choose 2 Theories ( see below the first Document ” Details of the Final ” for the list of the theories)4. Consider EACH of your character in terms of the chosen 2 theories, write down your notes5. After having drafter all these, start with building your essay: Decide if you will be doing Block style or Integrated style ( See the document NOTES from Zoom discussion)6. Start drafting/ structuring your essay ( Consider the suggested Essay structure details ( in a boxed text) in the 1st document on Details of the Final ( right after the list of Theories).MORE DETAILS ARE PROVIDED IN THE FILES UNDER “PAPER DETAILS” English 102 Spring 2020
Characters’ List for Analysis Essay
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For Analysis Essay, you HAVE to use Mrs. Tessie Hutchinson from the story
“The Lottery” and you also have to pick 2 characters (a male and a female character)
from 2 other works we have discussed in this class. * You can choose from the texts or Visuals
Category 1: Texts
/ Short Stories:
In “The Lottery”
Tessie Hutchinson
Delacroix
Mr. Summers
In “Two Kinds”/ Ami Tan
Jing-mei is the daughter
Suyuan, the mother
“The Story of an Hour”
Louise Mallard
Josephine
Mr. Brently Mallard
Richards
“The Chaser”
Diana before OR after marrying Alan
The Old Man
Allan
“A Rose for Emily”
Emily Grierson
Mr. Grierson (Emily’s father)
Homer Barron
Category 2: Visuals/
Movie:
The Hunger Games
Ms. Effie Trinket
Prim Everdeen
Katniss Everdeen
Trance
Elizabeth Lamb
Simon Newton
Frank Le Pere
V for Vendetta
Evey (E-V) Hammond
V- the main character
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CHARACTER ANALYSIS ESSAY 40 point
via Literary Analysis and Critical Theories
In this Character Analysis Essay, you will be projecting your critical reading/thinking skills and your
knowledge of Critical Theories by analyzing 3 female characters from 3 different works.
How to Start?
1. Consider the provided list of the characters from the works we discussed in our class
2. You SHOULD use Mrs. Hutchinson (from the story “The Lottery”) and CHOOSE 2 other characters
(1 male and 1 female) from 2 other works we discussed in class. So you will be analyzing 3 characters.
* To make your choice easy, consider the provided list of characters when deciding on your 2 characters.
3. After choosing the characters, consider their character type for Literary Analysis:
a) Character Traits: state if each of your characters is a static or dynamic; flat or round character and explain briefly
referring to the texts. You may also consider Characterization: Direct or Indirect Characterization Are your characters
described directly/ explicitly in the story or are we (the readers) form the image and personality of the character based on
his/her action, thoughts, interactions with others (indirectly characterized)
4. Choose 2 theories or themes*
So, you will be writing an analysis essay where you will be using the theories/ themes to analyze each
of the 3 characters and compare with each other.
You will be analyzing the 3 characters via Literary and Theoretical Analysis: which means, you
will analyze the characters based on their character type and through 2 theoretical themes.
*Here are some themes to choose from / Choose any 2 (or 3) of these Theories/ Themes:
• Semiotics: Denotative/Connotative/ Symbolic meaning (De Saussure’s and Pierce’s theories)
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Irony: if any meaning is used ironically
When analyzing the characters from the semiotic perspective, consider the meaning of their names, and how that meaning can be
associated with their personality, actions, interactions with others, etc.
You may also consider any sign, word, position title (profession) used to identify that character in the work and how the meaning of that
relates to the character. Also, if the title of the work can be related to the character you are analyzing, you may consider that too and explain
how the meaning of the title relates to the character. (Ex. Mrs. Louise Mallard from ‘”Story of an Hour” had a heart trouble and died from “joy
that kills”– so when analyzing her character, you will consider the possible meanings of her full name and the denotative and
connotative meanings of either the title of the story or “heart trouble” or “death” or the “cause of her death” /the phrase “the joy that
kills” and how these meanings may relate to her character/ personality/ actions.
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Ideologies/ Power, Privilege, Control gained through certain beliefs/ traditions, through social
status and/or education, knowledge, or certain skills (Marx’s theory)
Capitalism: Competition, American Dream, Hero Motif, Commodification; Colonial Subject
When analyzing the characters from this perspective, you may consider if the characters hold any power and have certain privilege
among others based on their social status, educational level, knowledge or any skill that the characters possess. You may also
consider if the characters can be related to any type of capitalist ideologies, and if the character is colonial subject or a colonizer.
• ISA/RSA: control via ideologies and repression (Althusser’s theory)
When analyzing the characters from this perspective, you may consider if your characters are acting as the “state apparatus”
meaning if they are the ones imposing ideologies, rules, beliefs or are using any type of punishment methods upon others/ “the
disobedient.” Or are your characters the obedient / are they the one following the pre-set ideologies, rules, or are being punished for not
following/deviating from those expectations?
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Gender expectations in Patriarchal society and/or from Feminist perspectives (Gender Theory handout)
When analyzing the characters from this perspective, you may consider if your characters abide with any expected gender roles.
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You may consider their lifestyle, profession, appearance, behavior, actions, interactions with others that re-affirm their gender role/prototype
expected by the society they represent.
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Altruism and/or Narcissism:
When analyzing the characters from the perspective of these terms, you may consider if your chosen characters are selfless or
self-centered; how much do they care about others.
* Remember, you need to choose only 2 of the above mentioned theories/terms. ** You may choose 3 for extra credit!
How to Structure your Paper?
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The Analysis Essay:
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Should have an academic essay structure: introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion
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Should be 3.5- 4.5 pages typed/ double spaced/ Times New Roman 12 font (not including the
Works Cited page, which will be attached to the back of your paper.)
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Should mention at least one of the theorists we discussed in class.
(Refer to/mention the theorist, whose theory you will be using in your analysis essay.)
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Should refer to the Primary Sources/ the works from where your characters are
coming: It should have supporting information, quotes, examples/references from the
sources considered for the analysis.
• Should also have at least 2 (max 3) Secondary Sources that you will research to support
your claims The secondary sources may include:
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Credible texts / electronic sources such as an article, book, journal, scholar
essay, encyclopedia, etc. (* At least 2 credible sources)
* Use Google Scholar, or Academic databases of LAVC.
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Our course materials (example Theory Handouts, PowerPoints, lecture notes)
*Please note that our course handouts will not be considered as the use of
the secondary credible source.
but no more than 1 website information searched via regular search engines
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It should use MLA format for in-text citations and a Works Cited page.
*I will provide some information and handout on MLA Works Cited page.
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*We will have Zoom sessions to discuss the questions you may have while drafting your essay and the
MLA citation. Also, for questions, advice, help, guidance consider the LAVC Writing Center Zoom
hours to see a tutor.
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How to Structure your Paper?
The Analysis Paper should have Argumentative tone /Thesis as it introduces your
argument/ claim(s) as you analyze the female characters. It also involves compare-contrast mode of
writing as you compare the 3 characters.
Suggested Structures: BLOCK STYLE or INTEGRATED STYLE
* I will discuss and explain both styles in-class!
Suggested Introduction: Start with a hook that states the importance of critical theories in the
interpretation of literary works. Then, introduce your 3 characters with a brief summary of who these
characters are and which literary works/ visuals they are from (1-3 sent. for each character introduction). End
the introductory paragraph with a clear Thesis Statement that claims how these different female
characters from different works of different genre and time period can be analyzed through the same
critical theories (the 2 theories that you picked).
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Body Paragraphs: based on the style you will choose (Block or Integrated), your body paragraphs
should analyze each character using each of the theories and also should compare/ contrast to the
other characters (so you will analyze each character in terms of your chosen 2 theories, and then you
will compare the character with each other)
Make sure you include references and/or quotes from Primary sources (quotes and references from the
works these characters are picked from) and from Secondary sources ( the 2 sources you will research and
use as a support)
You decide the number of body paragraphs- remember the overall essay should be 3.5-4 pages.
Conclusion Paragraph: Sum up your analysis by looping back to introduction and restating your thesis.
You may also summarize the comparison of the characters in terms of your selected theories.
 Sample Analysis Essays may be provided- even though the
requirement/prompt of the essays are slightly different, these samples can
help you understand the overall Theoretical Analysis Essay structure.
 Use the Writing Center services to get feedback on your draft and formatting.
*For Citation / Works Cited page of the Primary sources consider my MLA Citation Handout Details
provided separately on the the weebly site
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* Here are some brief notes on Theories and Theorists:
(De Saussure)
1.
Language derives its meaning from the relation of Signifier and Signified
2.
The meaning of signs is created through Icon, Index, and Symbolism (Peirce)
3. The theory of power and knowledge is used for social control
Ideology of Power resides in the ruling ideas: the ruling class is the ruling intellectual force (Marx)
4. Ideological State Apparatus (ISA) and Repressive State Apparatus (RSA) (Althusser)
Power is exercised through ideologies and repression (ISA and RSA)
5.
Self-Identification is an unending process that starts from the Mirror stage! We identify us through symbolic
language and through “the Other.” We always strive for Individual Identity and the Wholeness of Self.
(Lacan)
6.
These are the three parts of the psychic apparatus where the interaction of our mental life is described: Id is
the set of uncoordinated human basic instinctual drives; Super-Ego reflects the internalization of cultural
rules; Ego is the organized, realistic part that mediates between the desires of the id and the super-ego.
(Freud)
7.
Gender is constructed and defined by the society. ( Judith Butler)
GRADING RUBRIC / What to Consider when revising / finalizing the paper:
Analysis Paper Structure and Length
Paper Requirements (3 characters/ 1 being Emily and 2 Theories)
Brief Summary of the works the characters are picked from and brief character analysisReferring to/ mentioning a Theorist
Referring/ Quoting from the Primary Sources
Secondary source in-text citation
Format and Works Coted Page
Mechanical: Grammar, spelling, punctuation
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