Directions: Compare/Contrast any two of the following stories in terms of a significant theme. Your essay
must be well developed and include a well-developed introductory paragraph, clear thesis, several supporting
paragraphs, and a well-developed concluding paragraph. Avoid generalities and vague references. Include
plenty of analysis/commentary in the body paragraphs. Do not simply offer a summary of the two works.
Incorporating direct quotes is strongly recommended. Word count: At least 750 words.
An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge
Young Goodman Brown
Big Two-Hearted River
Sonny’s Blues
A Good Man is Hard to Find
The Metamorphosis
List of possible/sample themes:
The journey/The search/The quest (search for meaning, love, fulfillment, happiness, God/faith etc.)
Religion/Religious hypocrisy
Family/Relationships
Innocence and Experience/Coming of Age
Good and Evil
Courage/Fear
Overcoming odds
Decisions/Choices

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