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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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
1. 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:
2. 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:
Critical Review
1. 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). Summarize
what the critic said, especially the article’s thesis. Pick two or three quotations to
include in your summary. Include the full MLA citation of the article.
Works Cited
Dilgen, Regina. “Addressing Ageism Through Eudora Welty’s ‘A Worn Path’.” Short
Story Criticism, edited by Rebecca Parks, vol. 299, Gale, 2021, pp. 262-263.
Gale Literature Criticism, link-gale-
com.lscsproxy2.lonestar.edu/apps/doc/PLPPGD615382984/LCO?u=nhmccd_ma
in&sid=bookmark-LCO&xid=91a9b3d9. Accessed 30 Jan. 2022. Originally
published in Radical Teacher, vol. 98, 2014, pp. 62-63.
1. Critical Review Summary:
Regina Dilgen argues that the main theme in Eudora Welty’s short story, “A Worn
Path,” is ageism. Readers encounter an old woman, Phoenix Jackson, who is on a
journey into town to get medicine for her ailing grandson. Along this journey, Phoenix
encounters numerous obstacles, such as the young hunter who does not respect her
and calls her “granny.” America has multiple prejudices; one is ageism. We are taught
to “feel superior to” older people while they are portrayed in media as daft and rude.
2. 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.
I agree with Dilgen’s review of “A Worn Path.” Ageism is prevalent throughout the
story as well as other characters being rude to her along her journey. Unfortunately, we
are a culture brought up to revere youth. This is seen through companies hiring a
younger generation and forgetting the wisdom and experience from older employees.
Dilgen is on target when she states that this story offers rich discussion with students
about how the youth should “interact with those of other generations.”
While “A Worn Path” shows ageism, the story is also about her life journey as well
as the journey of African American people. She lived during the Civil War and has seen
numerous injustices during her time. Therefore, the people in the story are symbolic of
her life journey, much more so than ageism.
(My analysis is 135 words, but I’m running out of time and need to post this in our
module.)
On a side note, students: Please notice that I did not use the phrases “I think that,” “I
feel that,” “I believe that,” or “in my opinion.” These are wordy phrases that do not
belong in your academic writing. If you are writing a thought about the text, then I know
you “think it”; thus, no need to announce it.
