Aradiastephensen

Notes describe the theme I found to be most prevalent in the story with 3 supporting citations (no page numbers) and explanations, as well as evidence for what I thought the climax to be. At the end are various thoughts and questions I had about the text.

My rough draft and revision in one document, my thesis explores the characterization of Okonkwo throughout the novel and how he perpetuates trauma and tragedy due to the influence of cultural erasure and colonization.

A small exploration of Estrella's characterization within the small excerpt provided for the timed write correlating to her relationship with the English alphabet and Perfecto Flores' toolbox.

A deep dive into the short story 'The Honorary Shepherds' answering the questions: What are examples of en media res, foreshadowing, and climax? as well as: why is THS formatted as a film script? The answers I found and the analyses that they come with finish off with my personal thoughts and questions about the story.

A symbolism analysis exploring the element of sunflowers in the short story in relation to characterization and theme.