Topic of Paper: Theme (central idea) and character, conflict, and point of view in one of the following stories: • T. Congressman Boyle. “Greasy Lake.” • Ambrose Bierce. “An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge.” http://www.gutenberg.org/files/375/375-h/375-h.htm • Z. Z. Packer, “Brownies.” • Alice Walker, “Rose-lily.” http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/pds/maai3/migrations/text11/walkerroselily.pdf Length: Approximately 600-700 words, including analyzed quotations from the story. Your essay may be a bit longer, but please do not make it longer by relating numerous details about the story’s plot. Make certain you punctuate all quotations correctly in your essay. You should not use outside sources in your paper, so it will not need a list of references at the end. The MLA Documentation Style Guide. • Ambrose Bierce. “An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge.” http://www.gutenberg.org/files/375/375-h/375-h.htm Topic of Paper: Theme (central idea) and character, conflict, and point of view
