Josie(ENG) Topic: Analytical Option 2: Compare and Contrast. Choose one work that we read in class, and write a thesis-driven essay that focuses on comparing and contrasting it with another closely related work. These could include: another work by the same author a work that deals with a shared theme, setting, or character a film version of the work a song inspired by the work Remember that the two primary works will not count toward the peer reviewed source requirement. You must have three peer reviewed sources IN ADDITION to your main work and comparative work. In addition to meeting the general requirements outlined above, all analytical essays must: Be thesis-driven Incorporate both close reading of the focal text and engaged discussion of the required peer reviewed sources. All submissions must: use 3 peer reviewed sources in addition to whatever primary texts they discuss (and these sources must be used, actually cited, in the essay, not just listed in the works cited at the end) be 1000-1500 words long must be original to this class (no resubmissions from other courses are allowed) be in MLA format and use MLA style citations (see Research and Documentation Online for MLA formatting models; most of you sources will probably need to use the "work from a database" model) BE CAREFUL that you do not create a cut and paste essay of information from your various sources; your ideas are to be the focus of the essay, and the research should only supplement and support your ideas. Also, take great care not to plagiarize; if in doubt, cite the source.