Write an essay about E. Hemingway’s “A Clean, Well-Lighted Place.”
Read E. Hemingway’s “A Clean, Well-Lighted Place.” to discuss in a well-developed, coherent, and
thoughtful essay of at least 750 words. Be sure to focus carefully on the topic, and remember that these
are formal essays: they must have an appropriate, original title; contain an introduction, body, and
conclusion; have a clear, explicit, assertive, objectively worded thesis statement (thesis statements must
be underlined). Essays must contain textual evidence (examples, quotations) from the primary source
only, and these references should be used to support your assertions about the text and be properly
documented (utilizing MLA-Style Citations for documentation). Write authoritatively in the third person;
avoid editorializing and using terms such as “I think” and “I believe.”
Analyze the central theme used in E. Hemingway’s “A Clean, Well-Lighted Place.” What particular
elements of the story help to communicate the main message? Consider plot details, dialogue, setting,
point of view, title - any elements that seem especially pertinent.
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