Analyze why the genre of crime fiction

Reference no: EM133381257

Context & Prompt
• Some people deviate from accepted norms, shunning social conventions. Why? What are their motivations? What are the results of their behaviors?
• The stories of this unit feature iconic characters who each - for a variety of reasons - act in ways that are considered deviant within their respective societies. These people often are defined as criminals.
• These deviant characters commit crimes within the context of their individual stories. Despite or, perhaps, because of the focus on deviance, these crime fiction stories remain wildly popular with modern audiences.

Prompt:

• Write an essay in which you analyze why the genre of crime fiction - including its deviant characters - appeals to readers.

Requirements:

-Write a thesis that states your argument and directly responds to the prompt.

Short stories
- Use at least two short stories over the course of your paper - use as many as you need.
- Can be used ONLY in the body paragraphs to support the points being made.

-Use at least one non-fiction article in your paper - use more, if needed.

- Can be used in any paragraph - use in the introduction/conclusion to support the argument as a whole or use in a body paragraph to help support a single point.
- Mention them only when using them in the paper - they should be treated as secondary sources, not primary sources - remember, the paper is "about" the short stories (fiction).

-Parenthetical citations are used with in-text quotes - using author and page number.

- Develop an argument that is supported by analysis and textual evidence.

-Submit a minimum of three full(!) pages, a maximum of five pages... plus the MLA Works Cited page.

Reference no: EM133381257

Questions Cloud

Which components are applications of operant conditioning : Which components are applications of operant conditioning? Which components involve applications of social cognitive theory?

Discuss areas for improvement ie knowledge deficit : Discuss areas for improvement i.e. knowledge deficit, application for nurses and nursing student in, Maternal High-Risk Unit, gynecological services.

Effectiveness of cybersecurity training : The Effectiveness of Cybersecurity Training as a Strategy to Solve Cybersecurity Issues in Healthcare Industry

Counseling and psychology capacity : What are some of the limitations that you think might be important when working with students in a counseling/psychology capacity within K-12 schools?

Analyze why the genre of crime fiction : Write an essay in which you analyze why the genre of crime fiction - including its deviant characters - appeals to readers

Why is the human resource management function critical : Identify the changes that this organization or sector implemented because of the COVID-lQ pandemic, in working practices, customer relationships.

Identify stakeholder involvement : MPM210 INTRO TO PROJECT MANAGMENT, Central Washington University identify stakeholder involvement. For this assignment, you will need to build a Project

What is the cause of shoulder dystocia : What is the cause of shoulder dystocia? How is it diagnosed? What are the ramifications for the infant delivered with shoulder dystocia.

Conscious-preconscious and unconscious : What are the differences between conscious, preconscious, and unconscious? Please define each level of consciousness.

User Account

All Pages