Context & Prompt
• Some people deviate from accepted norms, shunning social conventions. Why? What are their motivations? What are the results of their behaviors?
• The stories of this unit feature iconic characters who each – for a variety of reasons – act in ways that are considered deviant within their respective societies. These people often are defined as criminals.
• These deviant characters commit crimes within the context of their individual stories. Despite or, perhaps, because of the focus on deviance, these crime fiction stories remain wildly popular with modern audiences.
Prompt:
• Write an essay in which you analyze why the genre of crime fiction – including its deviant characters – appeals to readers.
Requirements:
–Write a thesis that states your argument and directly responds to the prompt.
Short stories
– Use at least two short stories over the course of your paper – use as many as you need.
– Can be used ONLY in the body paragraphs to support the points being made.
–Use at least one non-fiction article in your paper – use more, if needed.
– Can be used in any paragraph – use in the introduction/conclusion to support the argument as a whole or use in a body paragraph to help support a single point.
– Mention them only when using them in the paper – they should be treated as secondary sources, not primary sources – remember, the paper is “about” the short stories (fiction).
–Parenthetical citations are used with in-text quotes – using author and page number.
– Develop an argument that is supported by analysis and textual evidence.
–Submit a minimum of three full(!) pages, a maximum of five pages… plus the MLA Works Cited page.
Please use ‘Deviance’ and ‘Deviants’ correctly.
– A detailed Tittle is also required.