Love in the Time of Cholera

 Essay 3: Gabriel Marquez, Love in the Time of Cholera

Essay 3: Critical essay on Love in the Time of Cholera (1300-1500 words; 6-10 pages, excluding bibliography)

Due: Email to Dr. Brockette as an attachment by 12:00PM Sunday, October 18th.

The essay is to be 8-10 pages that state and prove your interpretive thesis about some aspect of the literary work. The essay uses evidence from the text itself, as well as documentation from secondary sources that support your interpretations. This essay may focus on a novel, play, or a collection of short stories or poems by a single author. A minimum of 4-5 critical sources must be included to support personal interpretations of the work.

The format of this essay includes:

1. Introduction: 1-3 paragraphs identifying the work, explaining critical issues associated with the work, alternate views derived from reading secondary sources, and your thesis.

1. Body: 5-7 paragraphs stating your thesis as it is supported by direct reference to the text, and claims used as evidence derived from secondary sources.

1. Conclusion: 1-2 paragraphs restate the thesis, summarize your findings, and suggest the significance of your thesis.