Write 4 Page -Retelling the Story on Hills Like White Elephants” (Hemingway)
you are going to write a short essay about your retelling that compares this new version to the original
- Tell the reader what you were asked to DO in this Essay Assignment
- Introduce the original short story you selected (include “title,” author, year of publication, and other relevant background information)
- Explain the changes you made in your retelling of the short story (or scene/s) and your reasons for making these alterations.
- Include a focused thesis statement. For example, the thesis statement for your essay might compare the differences between the original short story’s narrator and your version:
Although the original short story’s ___________ narrator conveys/focuses on/emphasizes __________, my retelling uses a ___________ narrator to more effectively/forcefully/powerfully/meaningfully highlight _________
BODY PARAGRAPHS
Your body paragraphs should compare/contrast the original version of the story with your retelling.
- Highlight the specific changes you made (refer to the elements of narration and point of view you changed and details you added or took out) and explain the reasons you made those changes.
- Explain how the story is transformed by changing the narration and point of view
- Give examples from the original story and your retelling of the story to illustrate how these changes have impacted the story
- Consider how the change in narration and point of view impact the story’s plot structure, sequencing and pacing of “events,” characters’ internal/external conflicts, and the communication of themes.
due tomorrow 10pm! 12.8.24
