Problem:
In a five-paragraph essay, provide a literary analysis for THE ALCHEMIST novel. Select three areas of interest to discuss in your body paragraphs, and write a thesis statement that includes these ). You may choose to focus on any combination of the following areas we have discussed in this course:
- Theme
- Symbol
- Characterization
- Language
- Setting
- Plot device
- Instructions
In 800-1000 words, use a five-paragraph essay structure (refer to resources posted in D2L) with a distinct introduction, body (3 paragraphs), and conclusion. Use examples and quotations from the texts as support. You are not required to consult or use sources other than the literary text; however, if you choose to, those sources must be properly referenced.
All borrowed information, including direct quotations, definitions, images, and borrowed ideas, even if written in your own words, must be referenced by using in-text citations; e.g., (Lawrence, 2009, p34).
A reference page, correctly formatted in APA style, must be included for all cited sources.