Objective: Write a 3-page analysis of 1 (one) theme found in 1 (one) of the short stories assigned for this course. Your goal is to  Make a COMPELLING argument regarding how the author of your selected story explores a theme and SUPPORT that argument over the length of your essay. Prompt: The theme of a literary work is its underlying central idea, or the generalization it communicates about life. At times, the author’s theme may not confirm or agree with your own beliefs, but even then, if it is skillfully written, the work will still have a theme that illuminates some aspects of the human experience.  As you read your chosen story, think about the comment the author is making about her subject matter. What revelation about the behavior of human beings or the conduct of society, or insight into the human condition is the author attempting to convey throughout the story? Construct an argument about HOW the author presents this theme. Effectively? Ineffectively? With humor? With an innovative twist? By using interesting metaphors? With an intriguing use of dialogue? Defend this argument throughout the body of your essay.