Analyze, compare and contrast the Poems: “My Papas Waltz” and “ Those Winter Sundays”
With the theme of father son relationships. Analysis should focus on these three poetic elements:
Setting, speaker, Imagery
Essay should have a title relating to what is being talked about.
Essay should include the following:
Introduction: briefly introduce the 2 poems (title, date of publication ,author, etc.),identify the shared theme ,provide a brief preview of shared characteristics, conclude with a clear thesis statement.
Body paragraphs: begin each body paragraph with a clear topic sentence that relates back to the thesis statement, each body paragraph should discuss a new poetic element, provide textual support (short quotes) and close-reading.
Conclusion: wrap up your analysis, reassert your thesis, and explain how each of these poems provides a different perspective on the shared theme.
Format:
Double-spaced
Times new roman
12pt font
1 inch margins
MLA STYLE
4 FULL PAGES
