Journal 4

We have our first literary analysis coming up very soon. I have been trying to prepare for this as much as possible. I have been reading all of the stories and scholarly articles and am trying to research these stories and authors as much as possible. I am starting to find a lot of good information. I am stuck between deciding to write about A Good Man is Hard to Find and Sonny's Blues. These were my two favorite stories that we have read so far this semester. I really enjoyed these and some people or instances in these two stories somewhat related to experiences I have had or seen people close to me experience. I plan to write about what the story meant to me. I will also include how I interpreted the story, and what I learned when I researched more and looked for more meaning in the story. I will also discuss some things about the author of the story, and how the story relates to me personally. I do have a process that makes writing easier for me. I like creating an outline before I even start writing my paper. It keeps me on track when I am writing, instead of skipping around and rambling. I would also need to develop a good thesis. Next, I like to write a rough draft on paper so I can scratch out anything I need to, add things that I forgot, and make notes and reminders. Next, I would type up my paper and let others proofread my paper for me to get any suggestions that they may have that would make my paper better. Finally, I would write my final draft. As of now, I am aiming towards writing my paper on A Good Man is Hard to Find.