Reference no: EM133628306

Signs Preceding The End Of The World. by Yuri Herra

In your introduction characterize the novel. Identify the protagonist and the reason for her journey. Offer at least three to four subjects with which the novel is concerned. Provide a clear statement of theme. Remember that you have to deal with theme in terms of meaning.

Devote the second paragraph to describing the structure of the novel, which has nine parts. Concisely identify the stages of the protagonist's journey. Do not recount the plot of the book at length. Instead, use specific events and examples to support your claims. You should highlight how Herrera is drawing upon existing mythology in the structure of his narrative, citing Dante and Mictlan.

In the third paragraph, explore the protagonist's sense of the lives of "anglos." What does she see?

In the fourth paragraph, explore the protagonist's sense of the lives of those who, like her, have traveled from Mexico to the United States.

In the conclusion of your essay, talk about the ending and your understanding of what happens to the protagonist. Lastly, discuss the ending in relation to the opening.