Southern Literature

Southern Literature often focuses on issues of masculine identity; indeed, these issues are central to Tennessee William’s Streetcar Named Desire and Lillian Hellman’s Toys in the Attic. To this end, compare and contrast Mitch in Streetcar to Julian in Toys. write a literary analysis which will involve the synthesis of several texts. **Do not conduct outside research** for this assignment; I am looking foryour close analysis and explication. Keep in mind that Turnitin will detect incorporation of outside sources. **To this end, I expect you to examine the formal elements and use the literary terms that I have emphasized in my lectures. You will be able to obtain enough background information from the texts and my class lectures. You will support your main points by referencing the specific works. Use quotations from the text(s) to support your main points; however use quotes judiciously. **Do not incorporate any lengthy poetry or prose quotations in your paper (remain aware of your audience (me) and the fact that your audience is very familiar with the texts. A paper that consists mostly of quotation will not be considered passing. Use very brief quotes, no more than two per page, and document in MLA format. Length: Minimum four and a half typed pages, double-spaced, standard font, MLA format.