essay about Marxist

Sample Outline for Essay 2

Paragraph 1: Introduce the reader to the basic idea of Marxist Theory (all activities really are

about getting and keeping economic power”) and briefly summarize the short story you chose.

Thesis:

Upon close examination, the social activities in “Short Story Title” by Author’s Full

Name do reveal a strong motivation to [gain/keep] [ economic or social power].

One or Two Paragraphs: While at first glance, the activity of [

playing the piano, playing chess,

traveling to New York, visiting one’s family

] seems innocent and normal, but after looking at the

activity through the Marxist lens, one can see a desire to keep/get more power in the society of

the time.

--insert research here on the setting.

--insert quotations and paraphrases.

--insert any ironies here. [You also could put all ironies in one paragraph prior to the conclusion.]

One or Two Paragraphs: Discuss another activity here.

--insert research here on the setting.

--insert quotations and paraphrases.

--insert any ironies here. [You also could put all ironies in one paragraph prior to the conclusion.]

One or Two Paragraphs: Discuss another activity here.

insert research here on the setting.

--insert quotations and paraphrases.

--insert any ironies here. [You also could put all ironies in one paragraph prior to the conclusion.]

Final Paragraph: Explain if you agree or disagree with Marx’s theory that ALL human activity is

motivated by getting or keeping economic power, and do be sure to support your opinion with

your own examples.

Works Cited: Needs to Be Its Own Page, with your last name and page number in the top right.