Write an essay about
The Namesake
. Develop a thesis that answers the following question:
PLEASE DO NOT USE OUTSIDE RESEARCH FOR THIS PAPER. I WANT YOUR
IDEAS SUPPORTED WITH QUOTES FROM THE NOVEL.
Please look at one of the main characters in the novel through the first lens
(Ethnicity/Race/Culture) from the handout “Lenses for Reading Literature” (posted on our
Canvas site under the week beginning 1/28). With this lens in mind, create a thesis that
addresses the following: How does this character struggle?
This is a starting point. You need to develop a specific, argument thesis statement and
support your points with the text. For example I might use the following as my thesis:
In the novel The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri, Gogol’s struggle for cultural identity is
evident in his romantic relationships with Maxine and Moushumi.
TIPS:
– Have a specific working thesis before you begin writing and utilize pre-writing techniques.
– Write as if the reader of your paper already knows the plot of the story/stories you are writing
about.
Avoid plot summaries and focus on your ideas/analysis.
– Underline the title of the novel.
– Use quotations/passages from the novel to prove your points. Be sure and list the page number
in parenthesis after your quote. If you are quoting text that is more than three lines, use MLA
block style.
– Use present tense when describing story events.
– THE FINAL DRAFT FOR GRADING IS DUE ON TURNITIN.COM BEFORE MIDNIGHT,
MONDAY, MARCH 25. All essays should be typed in a 12-pt font and double-spaced.
This essay is worth up to 130 points.
*Please utilize the BCC Writing Tutors if you want rough draft feedback or work ahead of
schedule and make an appointment with me for online office hour time (I have one designated hour
for this course per week/first come, first serve basis). All essays should be typed in a 12-pt font and
double-spaced.
This essay is worth up to 130 points.