Then research the ways in which other critics have examined this theme. Determine your argument. You will assert similarity ("A, b and c use x in much the same way"), difference ("A, b and c, when dealing with x, take highly individual approaches"), or superiority ("While a and b are about x, c clearly demonstrates a richer and more nuanced treatment.")? Organize your article around the jobs, making sure that each point covers a separate job in depth. Remember that connections are of the utmost importance for this article, so pay close attention to your transitions. “What is the role of women/the role of class/the role of the Other as presented in this work?” All three examples above serve as first steps into the broader world of literary theory and criticism. Writing prompts like this ask you to examine a work from a particular perspective. You may not feel comfortable with this new perspective. Chances are, because your instructor has assigned you such an assignment, the issues at hand will be at least partially covered