Literary Analysis - Conclusion

Question 1

Purpose of the literary analysis conclusion

Answer 1

• Revisit the author’s use of literary elements and how they reveal theme
• Show your insight and understanding of the text
• Give your readers something worthwhile to take away with them

Question 2

note

Answer 2

• overall focus is theme
• The conclusion of your literary analysis should include these items:
  
  • A brief reference to the text
  • A brief paraphrase of the text
  • A demonstration of your insights
  • An ending that ties back to theme

Question 3

Contents of a literary analysis conclusion

Answer 3

► Brief reference to the text (mention of title & author)
► Brief paraphrase of the text/story, building toward theme.
► A demonstration of your insight and understanding of the text that does not introduce new material and gives appropriate credit to the author
► An ending with a tie back to theme – the big idea that readers can take away with theme