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Fiction Essay 1

(NO outside sources allowed)

All essays are to be emailed by 6 pm of the day they are due.

You have TWO choices here:

Choice ONE:

"Carnal Knowledge" p. 324



Discuss how the narrator uses irony. (See the course module on "Style, Tone, & Irony). Give at least three examples where the events might be construed as ironic. What does the ending signify? What is the biggest irony of all? Explore the website on Boyle (accessed through links on the READING ASSIGNMENTS page) and discuss what you have found that added to your understanding of the style in which Boyle writes.



Tips on writing essays: Do NOT merely synopsize (retell) the story! ANALYZE interesting, odd, or important facets. Be sure to read module on WRITING ABOUT LITERATURE before doing this essay. There are also sample essays in the content module Fiction area.


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