Literary Analysis- Prose Assignment paper on “Crime and Punishment text”

You will write a literary analysis paper on the text presented. In your paper, explore how the author conveys his rhetorical stance that when someone commits a crime, a guilty conscience and un-confessed sin cause more torment and anguish than physical punishment. You may include other references in addition to your comments on this excerpt. Be sure to analyze tone, metaphor, simile, diction, style, and most importantly, the core meaning of the selections. Criteria for This Assignment Length and Formatting Requirements • One to three pages (750 to 1200 words), double spaced • Times New Roman, 12-point font Content Requirements • Develop your topic and argument logically and cohesively. • Your thesis should drive the content of your essay. • State specific examples of the literary techniques in your essay (for example, don’t just say the author uses his diction to convey his message; be specific about how and why.) • If you reference additional sources, you must cite your sources in-text and in a Works Cited page.