explore the meaning of The Gift of the Magi” by O. Henry from a cultural, psychological, historical, or another perspective
More specifically, the goal of this essay is to identify a theme/meaning in The Gift of the Magi” by O. Henry and explain that theme/meaning using outside research. Your outside research will help you place the text in a certain context.
These factors include history, religion, politics, education, folklore, literature, economics, psychology, art, and other aspects of culture.
Don’t try to write about too many contexts (factors), but focus on one or two for your essay.
Remember that the purpose of your research is to explain the meaning of the story, The Gift of the Magi” by O. Henry with the help of your research.
Your final essay should be detailed in terms of content, evidence, sources, and support. The topic should be tight and focused, and your position should be responsibly, persuasively, and credibly argued. As with any strong research essay, you should:
- Begin with a focused introduction that includes a clear and specific thesis statement,
- Support your thesis with a series of focused body paragraphs,
- End with a focused conclusion in which you sum up your main points and emphasize the significance of your findings,
- Reference outside sources smoothly and effectively to illustrate points and to support claims,
- Format the essay in MLA style,
- Maintain an effective balance of ethos, pathos, and logos,
- Convey your points through professional college-level writing,
- Maintain crisp, clear prose(reference the Grammar Review section for support),
- Ensure that your finished essay is free of errors,
- Include a minimum of four sources,
- Include a works cited page (in MLA format) with at least four sources (reference the MLA Review section for support).