For your research project, I would like you to research a short story written by Toni Cade Bambara,
Within the essay, I would like you to cover the following points.
– Give a brief (1-paragraph) explication of the story/poem\’s situation.
– What themes are present within this story/poem? How can you tell? Describe any symbols found within the writing that represent these themes, and explain them.
– Compare your chosen story/poem to the author\’s writing on the syllabus. Do they share any specific writing styles or topics? Did your author write using any other major styles or topics?
– What were the author\’s main influences, in terms of their writing? If applicable, how was your chosen story/poem influenced by the author\’s life?
Length: 4 full pages, double-spaced. The Works Cited page will not count toward this total.
Works Cited: Please include at least 2 outside sources in your research, in addition to your chosen story/poem.
