For this assignment, write the following: 1. First, choose one critical/theoreti

For this assignment, write the following:
1. First, choose one critical/theoretical lens: Biographical Criticism, Historicism/Historical Criticism, Marxist/Class Based Criticism, Feminist/Gender Based Criticism, Post-Colonial (the Other), Psychoanalytic Criticism, Deconstruction (Binary oppositions), or Thing Theory. See this handout for more information on theoretical lenses: Literary Theory and Criticism HO F23.docx
2. Then, review the short stories/spoken word poems that we have read. Find two quotesusing at least two texts (short stories or poems) that relate to your chosen form of theory/criticism. Either copy/paste or write the two quotes here. Make sure to include the author’s name and page number for the quotes. **The quotes should be no longer than 1-3 sentences**. The quotes should be in this format:
It should have a phrase from you leading into “the quote from the text” (Last Name of the Author Page #).
For example, in “The Kugelmass Episode” by Woody Allen, Sydney Kugelmass was described as being, “bald and as hairy as a bear, but he had soul” (Allen 1).
3. Use the two quotes from your previous answer; freewrite one paragraph of analysis (125 words) for each quote.
(Analysis: A. Explain what the quote means B. Explain why it is important C. Explain how it connects to your theoretical lens.
[Freewriting is informal writing used to start thinking about a subject.]
4. Include the citation information that is provided on the original assignment page (copy and paste).
In total, this assignment should:
1. List what theory you will be using (choose one)
2. Find a quote from stories or poems that we have read that relate to your chosen theory / write the quote in MLA format (see top of this assignment for format)
3. Freewrite one analysis paragraph (125 words). Analysis: A. Explain what the quote means B. Explain why it is important C. Explain how it connects to the literary theory that you have chosen.
4. Include the citation information that is provided on the original assignment (copy and paste). If you are using a Spoken Word poem, just list the author and title rather than a full citation.
5. Repeat 1-4 with a second quote from a different text. It should be from a different story.
**Make sure that you do this for 2 quotes.
If you are struggling, please come up and see me for help early in the period.
As you finish, please bring the assignment to show me in the front of classroom. I will make sure that you meet all the requirements.
If you need an extension beyond class: when there is 10 minutes left in the period, I will ask that you show me significant progress on the assignment to receive an extension. The extension will be until Friday night. If there is not significant progress, I will not be able to give an extension.