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Possible topics Write about one or more of the stories concerned with growing up.
Do an intensive character analysis of Bartleby or Abner Snopes or Louisa. Examine the gender roles in one or more stories. Editing Questions to Ask about Your Literature Essay 1. Identify the thesis. Circle problems with diction, spelling, and punctuation.