ESSAY 2: THEMATIC RESPONSE
Compose an original essay of 3 double-spaced pages (750-800) words that analyzes
how death figures in The Awakening.

Specifically: how is death either literal death or some death-related idea used in the
work? Does it advance a theme, enrich a theme, or perhaps become a theme itself?
This second writing assignment of the semester will show me:
1. Your ability to express your insight as a clear, interesting thesis
2. Your ability to argue that thesis to its logical completion
3. Your ability to quote and paraphrase, and to use correct MLA citation &
documentation form
4. Your ability to craft a meaningful conclusion that is more than a repetition or a
summary