Analytical essay of William Faulkner’s short story “Barn Burning”:
Project instructions:
Write a one and one-half page analysis essay (double-spaced, Times New Roman font, size 12) on “Barn Burning”. In this essay you must cite and explain two symbols in “Barn Burning.” Keep in mind that a symbol is something that represents something else much larger than its literal significance.
1. Short Story Analysis Assignment
2. Instructions
THIS IS NOT A “RESEARCH” ASSIGNMENT. NO OUTSIDE SOURCES SHOULD BE CONSULTED OR USED IN THIS ASSIGNMENT.
Write a one and one-half page analysis essay (double-spaced, Times New Roman font, size 12 or 14) on the following topic and submit it via the Assignments link as an attachment. BE SURE TO WRITE YOUR ESSAY IN THE PRESCRIBED FORMAT (SEE LINKS AND SAMPLES!).
Remember: 1) do not use contractions, 2) do not use personal pronouns (see “No First or Second-Person Pronouns” link), and 3) ALWAYS WRITE IN PRESENT TENSE. Do not write it in the submission box of the assignment page.Submit via the attach files area. Your essay must be submitted as an MS Word or Rich Text Format document. Other types of files cannot be opened and will not be graded. E-mailed essays will not be accepted for any reason.
Your essay must have at least two quotations and be written in the prescribed format for literature.
1. Cite and explain two symbols in “Barn Burning.” Keep in mind, a symbol is something that represents something else much larger than its literal significance.