Find examples of symbolism in the story that support the following thesis statement:
The theme of Winter Mourning by Kim Muncey is the death of a relationship over time.

It will be helpful to pick the symbols from the text first, since you will not be writing an entire essay. Make a list of the symbols you wish to discuss before continuing with the exercise.

In section 1, write a general statement (topic sentence) that mentions the technique you are analyzing. (The sentence must include the words “symbol” or “symbolism.”)

In section 2, make a link from the literary technique to the thesis statement above. (The sentence must explain: How the author uses the technique of symbolism to effectively describe the death of a relationship.)  

In section 3, synthesize the list of symbols you found that support the thesis statement. (This section must explain: Why are these examples important?)

In section 4, write one or two sentences that explain what you want the reader to remember about the use of symbolism in a literary work. (This section must answer the question, “What did I learn from this essay?”)

In section 5, sum up your (imaginary) essay with a powerful statement that will leave a lasting impression on the reader and make a link to the real world.

Print out your conclusion and have a teacher from your Preparation for College English course look at it. Good luck!