Standard MLA Format
appx. 3 pages. 5-6 paragraphs
on “the Moths by helena maria viramontes
include quotes as supporting evedience
- Has the author confined the narration to a single point of view? What apparent advantages lie in telling the story from the point of view (POV) selected?
- What potentially interesting aspects of the subject matter have been subordinated or omitted by the choice of POV? What aspects are magnified?
- If first person narration, to what extent does the author appear to have identified himself with the narrator? What does the author gain by keeping a distinction between himself and the persona of the narrator?
- How would the story be different if told from a different point of view?
- How is the POV complemented by the style and diction? How do POV and voice work together to emotionally impact the story’s telling?
- Who is/are the central character(s)? Does the writer reveal their personalities directly, through their own thoughts, words, and actions, or indirectly, through others’ responses and impressions? Both?
- Are these characters types (stock characters) or individuals with depth? Are they active or passive in the story?
- Do the characters change and grow (evolve) throughout the story, and how much of the story’s message hinges on this growth?
- Where is the conflict or opposition to the protagonist in the story? Is the conflict internal or external?
- How does the author involve your sympathy for certain characters, and how does this impact your understanding of the conflict
