Chicano/Hispanic Literature: Professor U. Rodriguez: Literary Analysis

What is a literary analysis?

A literary analysis carefully evaluates and examines a work of literature. 

Things to consider when writing a literary analysis:

Plot

Characters

Theme

Point of View

Setting

Symbolism

Metaphor

Historical Context

Social, political context

Check out the Purdue OWL presentation to learn more about a literary analysis:

Purdue OWL Writing a Literary Analysis