Literary analysis + response to Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood/How does Oryx and Crake correlate to and discuss issues plaguing our own society?

  Order Description Each body paragraph's requires a quote from the novel as well as one from an outside (academic) source. There does not necessarily need to be 4 sources however as stated previously each paragraph must include 2 sources. As well sources should be used in both the introduction and conclusion. The essay must be between 1000-1200 words (including in text citations), 5 paragraph in the MLA style. It must also include an annotated bibliography. I will be uploading additional files, such as the essay rubric and the actual assignment which must be strictly adhered to. English 12 Assignment 1: Literary Analysis Essay Teacher: Mr. Knapp Suggested Length: 4-6 double-spaced pages (1000-1200 words approx.) A literary analysis essay is designed to get you ‘thinking about your thinking’ and critically understanding concepts and ideas in both the text studied (Oryx and Crake) and the world around us, rather than simply regurgitate information. A literary analysis is not about personal opinion or description (‘I think this…’ or ‘I feel this…’), but rather formally analyzing information, developing an argument (thesis) and supporting your ideas with outside references. Question: How does Oryx and Crake correlate to and discuss issues plaguing our own society? You will need to develop your own thesis for your essay that can be supported by examples of literary devices used in the novel as well as outside sources. Submitting your thesis and essay plan will be worth ten marks. Works cited: This assignment requires you to reference academic/professional sources (i.e. books, journal articles, websites ending in .edu) to support your thesis statement. Please include your list of works cited on a separate page with your essay, in MLA format.Do not cite ‘123helpme.com’, ‘Brainyquote.com’ or ‘sparknotes.com’ – we are better than this! Furthermore, you are required to produce a 30-word annotation for each source; this annotation must detail what your source is about and how it is used within your essay to benefit/support your argument. Submitting your annotated bibliography will be worth five marks. Due Dates – Pencil them in! Annotated Bibliography (minimum of 3 sources):November 13th, 2015 Thesis and essay plan:November 18th/19th, 2015 Completed essay: November 27th, 2015 Drafts accepted any time before:November 19th, 2015 Example thesis statements…feel free to use these as a GUIDE • Margaret Atwood’s use of historical and social conventions in Oryx and Crake’s settings, characterizations and subject matter has contributed to its lasting influence. • Both the dystopian genre and the post-September 11th societal atmosphere had a tremendous influence on Margaret Atwood’s writing in the novel Oryx and Crake. • Margaret Atwood clearly distinguished “Oryx and Crake” as an exemplar of social commentary and criticism, discerned (recognized) within her passionate accentuation of nature, society, and fear.