English Essay 750-1000 Words

Write an essay that discusses why and how specific symbols are used to depict one or two of the themes from Unit 2 in a particular way. Your essay should incorporate details and quotes from the story (using parenthetical documentation with the author's name), and you should use your own words to elaborate on the meanings of the details and quotes you use as evidence. The themes to choose from are:

• Love (Romantic, Platonic, or Filial)
• Alienation/Otherness
• The American Dream/Nightmare
• The Quest for Identity/Coming of Age
• Conformity/Rebellion

Stories To Choose From:

• Kate Chopin’s "The Story of an Hour"
• Kate Chopin’s "The Storm"
• Tobias Wolff’s "Powder"
• Ray Bradbury’s "There Will Come Soft Rains”