Latin American Culture
Instructions
This final essay will count double: as your final essay and as your final exam. Note that it is a bit longer than the others (4-5 pgs); It is important to do a close reading since you are NOT using secondary sources only your own response to the question below and quotes from the text itself.
Due Dec. 18th
Good luck!!
Essay Question on Allende’s novel A Long
Petal of the Sea:
What techniques does Allende use to tell her epic story? How do these techniques ( use at least two techniques) help the reader understand the main themes (which you should describe in detail). No secondary sources but quotes from the text to back up your ideas. (4-5 pgs double-spaced essay). You should add a Works Cited page with only your primary text on it, that is, A Long Petal of the Sea.
Do NOT read shortened versions of the novel!! The complete essay MUST be in your words by you, except for direct quotes from the text which should appear like this:
