Please write an APA style essay.

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In this essay, you are expected to do the following:

  1. Select two of the themes of postcolonial theory that you would like to explore. These will be the lenses through which you look at the literature. You’re more than welcome to stick to the same initial theme you chose for Essay 1 and add in a newone, or you could choose two entirely new themes to apply.
  2. Describe the lenses and explain how/why they represent a promising combination. Why are they worthwhile to discuss in relationship to one another? How do they inform one another? How does the combination limit your approach in helpful, constructive, or opportune ways? Be specific.
  3. Apply that lens to The Epic of Gilgamesh, The Tempest, and Heart of Darkness. This should be the bulk of your writing. How do the themes function within the story? What specific moments in the story are valuable for drawing deeper insights about the intersection between the two themes? Include balanced textual evidence, not simply general statements about the plot elements or characters. Ultimately, the analysis should answer this question: what do these three stories reveal about how these themes combine? What insight(s) can we take from the readings that apply beyond the literature?

Your essay should be a postcolonial analysis, not just a character study or a general discussion of symbols in the literature. The focuson colonial relationships should not be difficult to maintain, especially as we’re tying in 20th-century literature that’s directly tied toactual colonial events. However, it’s worth reiterating that you are expected to apply poco theory. Combining two themes shouldn’t be much of a stretch since the themes are all interconnected to begin with, but definitely contact me if you’re having trouble working through ideas or weighing your options.

As you can see in the rubric, a specific length is not part of the grading criteria, but successful essays are generally between 1,000 and 1,500 words in length, not including the References page. If it’s shorter, your analysis may not be deep enough or include enoughspecific examples from the text. If it’s longer, you may have included too much plot summary or other padding. Use the rubric as a guide.