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Write a reserch essay on any theme, character, motif, or symbol(s) Nino Ricci’s Lives of the Saints. Essential Features of Your Essay: Analytical in nature 3-4 pages in length Formatting: double spaced, Times New Roman font, 12pt font Clear thesis statement supported by 2-3 main points and details from the primary sources to illustrate your points Consult secondary source academic materials (books and academic journals – preferably a combination of the two) Use the Modern Language Association documentation system for citing sources (in-text citations and ‘Works Cited’ page) When offering a quotation for consideration/illustration/analysis, set up the quotation properly and follow it with analysis (insight as to why/how it is relevant to your point Remember: your essay should not be descriptive or summary in nature; your thesis and paper should argue a narrowed point about the novel. The thesis should be focused thought that provides insightful analysis about some specific aspect of the novel. It should not state the obvious like plot summary or character and/or theme description. Example of narrowed focus: Vittorio’s perception of reality is heavily affected by his memories, visions, and dreams as well as by forces of superstition and luck…providential forces (greater forces) rather than sociological and psychological forces.
