In class readings, we have been exploring the idea of theme – the central idea or meaning of the text, and we have been analyzing several short stories in terms of theme. For this paper, you may choose one of the three short stories assigned for this class (″Everyday Use″, ″The Lottery″, or ″Once Upon A Time″), identifying and analyzing the theme in the chosen text by showing how the elements of fiction are used to communicate that theme. Make sure that your paper has a controlling idea and a clear, specific thesis statement. Do not retell the story. Any discussion of plot or character should relate to your discussion of the theme. The paper must be unified, organized, coherent, well-developed, and grammatically and mechanically correct. Remember to always support your argument with proof from the text itself. This paper should be double-spaced, and the final draft should be 3-4 pages long. You are expected to use quotes from the text and to provide proper MLA documentation, including a Works Cited page. (Remember that sample analysis essays are included in the introductory section of the literature textbook, in case you′d like an example of what you′re being asked to do.) MUST HAVE PERRINE′S LITERATURE BOOK to cite and take quotes from. Must do paper on ″The lottery″ and follow all directions above.