This document provides instructions for writing a literary analysis of a work studied this semester. Students must choose one of the listed works and analyze an aspect such as characterization, conflict, imagery, point of view, or symbolism using 1000-1500 words. The analysis must include a thesis statement, topic sentences, quotes from the primary work and secondary sources, and follow MLA formatting guidelines. Key aspects of a successful literary analysis are an arguable thesis, careful attention to the text's language and meaningful patterns or themes, and a clear interpretation.