Read the short story “Saying Goodbye to Yang” by Alexander Weinstein, and then tell your reader what you think the story means. What is the message of this story?
The purpose of this essay is to use your critical thinking skills to write specifically about what the text means read between the lines, so to speak. Use the concepts of imagery, metaphor, symbolism, detail, etc. to help guide you through the analysis. You need to show your reader how your chosen details support your main idea. You must include specific quotations and/or paraphrases from the story itself. Avoid plot summary, except to give context. Remember, we have all read the same text! While analysis may or may not include personal details, for our purposes, only include personal examples if they support the idea you are discussing in the text. No research should be used for this assignment.
