Critical Review
Choose ONE of the following short stories to work with for this assignment:
“Eveline” by James Joyce
“The Red Convertible” by Louise Erdrich
“Everyday Use” by Alice Walker
“Cask of Amontillado” by Edgar Allan Poe
“To Build a Fire” by Jack London
Find one critical review of the writer’s work from the LSC databases (you must use an article from the LSC databases—No Websites Allowed). IN YOUR OWN WORDS, summarize the article, especially the writer’s thesis. Pick two or three quotations to include in your summary. Remember: When writing a summary, only include the facts of the article. Hit the highlights, and do not add personal opinion. Include the full MLA citation of the article.
MLA citation of the article:
Karadas, Firat. “The Monstrous Power of Speech in Edgar Allan Poe’s ‘The Cask of Amontillado’.” Short Story Criticism, edited by Catherine C. DiMercurio, vol. 261, Gale, 2019, pp. 210-215. Gale Literature Criticism, link-gale-com.lscsproxy2.lonestar.edu/apps/doc/PPHSOT266037388/LCO?u=nhmccd_main&sid=bookmark-LCO&xid=748dbf02. Accessed 30 Jan. 2022. Originally published in Interactions, vol. 16, no. 1, Spring 2007, pp. 99-108.
Critical Article Summary:
Discuss whether you agree or disagree with the critic’s review of the work. Thoroughly explain your thoughts. Write at least 150 words, not to exceed 200 words.
Your Analysis of the Review:
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