Introduction:
- Introduce Lewis Carroll and O. Henry as important writers
- Explain that the essay will analyze how their stories reflect their historical and cultural surroundings
Historical and Cultural Context of Lewis Carroll:
- Describe Victorian England during Queen Victoria's reign
- Discuss the advancements and ideas happening in England at the time
- Explore how these changes may have influenced Carroll's writing
Analysis of "The Walrus and the Carpenter":
- Summarize the story and introduce the characters
- Discuss parts of the poem that reflect the new things and changes in England
- Explain how Carroll used his observations to make the poem special
Historical and Cultural Context of O. Henry:
- Describe life in New York City at the beginning of the 1900s
- Discuss the big changes and fast growth happening in the city
- Explore how these changes may have influenced O. Henry's storytelling style
Analysis of "The Cop and the Anthem":
- Summarize the story and introduce the characters
- Talk about parts of the story that reflect New York City in the early 1900s
- Explain how O. Henry's own experiences are shown in his storytelling
Comparison of Themes and Styles:
- Discuss the main ideas in both stories and how they connect to their historical and cultural times
- Highlight the different ways in which Carroll and O. Henry tell their stories due to the times they lived in
Conclusion:
- Recap the historical and cultural contexts of Lewis Carroll and O. Henry
- Remind readers of how these contexts influenced their stories
- Discuss the continuing relevance and importance of these stories in literature.
In an essay of 300 to 500 words, analyze the language of each text—figurative as well as literal—and evaluate the ways in which it signals the historical and cultural surroundings of the author. Cite specific evidence from the texts to support your analysis. Adhere to conventional rules for the placement and format of your citations. Organize your essay clearly, and follow the rules of English grammar and punctuation. Be sure your paper is double spaced and uses a standard size 12 font. You can use the following thesis statement and outline for your essay. Thesis Statement: The stories "The Walrus and the Carpenter" by Lewis Carroll and "The Cop and the Anthem" by O. Henry were written during exciting times in history, and their writings were influenced by the changes happening around them. Lewis Carroll's story reflects the exciting advancements in Victorian England, while O. Henry's tale captures the fast-paced growth of New York City in the early 1900s. Outline: I. Introduction A. Introduce the two authors, Lewis Carroll and O. Henry, and talk about why they are important writers. B. Tell the main idea of the essay, which is how their stories are connected to the historical and cultural times they lived in. II. Historical and Cultural Context of Lewis Carroll A. Explain what Victorian England was like during the time of Queen Victoria's reign. B. Talk about the cool new inventions and ideas that were happening in England when Carroll wrote his story. C. Show how these changes in society might have influenced how Carroll wrote his story. III. Analysis of "The Walrus and the Carpenter" A. Summarize what happens in the poem and who the characters are. B. Talk about the parts of the poem that show the cool new things and changes in England at that time. C. Explain how Carroll used his observations of his time to make his poem special. IV. Historical and Cultural Context of O. Henry A. Describe what life was like in New York City at the beginning of the 1900s. B. Discuss the big changes and fast growth that were happening in the city during O. Henry's time. C. Show how these things happening in the city might have influenced O. Henry's way of telling stories. V. Analysis of "The Cop and the Anthem" A. Summarize what happens in the short story and who the characters are. B. Talk about the parts of the story that show what New York City was like and how it was changing. C. Explain how O. Henry's own experiences of his time are shown in his storytelling. VI. Comparison of Themes and Styles A. Talk about the main ideas that both stories explore and how they connect to their historical and cultural times. B. Show how Lewis Carroll and O. Henry had different ways of telling their stories because of the times they lived in. VII. Conclusion A. Recap the important points about the historical and cultural times of Lewis Carroll and O. Henry. B. Remind the readers how these times influenced their stories. C. Finish with thoughts about how the stories can still teach us things today and why they are important parts of literature.
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