: A Dark Brown Dog (written ~1893. published 1901) by Stephen Crane

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A Dark Brown Dog (written ~1893. published 1901) by Stephen Crane

This a powerful and well written tale of sorrow. The story – depending on the reader – can operate on at least two levels: as a
simple story about a dog. a child and crushing cruelty. It may also be interpreted as an allegorical social criticism after the
American Civil War. Either way. it’s a powerful sad story.

After you select and have carefully read YOUR SELECTED short story. do RESEARCH by funding at least two scholarly articles
on the short story and integrate what you learned from them in your essay. Try the SPC Library data base or Google Scholar.
After you select and have carefully read YOUR SELECTED short story. do RESEARCH by funding at least two scholarly articles on
the short story and integrate what you learned from them in your essay. Try the SPC Library data base or Google Scholar.

Essay Instructions

1. Start by composing one fully-developed paragraph (150 words minimum). where you identify the following elements:

a. title of story. author. date of publication

b. setting

c. characters

d. plot

2. Then. in AT LEAST two fully-developed paragraphs (at least 150 words in each paragraph). explain the ultimate meaning of
the story. Provide as many examples as possible- Please note that this is your “interpretation” of the many possible meanings that
the author is trying to convey. This is a point over which reasonable people may disagree. How do the researched interpretations
of the story compare to your own interpretations?

3. Cite the sources of your researched interpretations. You must find and identify at least two research sources beyond your
textbook- You may also cite research links provided in this module. but be sure to find and cite at least one source beyond what
you are provided. Either the MLA or APA format will be permitted. Do NOT use Wikipedia or other encyclopedias (online. etc.)
only. That is. you cannot use encyclopedias alone. Of course. you may use it as a starting place. Be sure to use SPELL CHECK
and proof read your essay. m