Justice and Injustice

Choose one theme to pursue. You are allowed to come up with your own, although I would like you to clear it with me first. The themes are broad, but part of the assignment involves your coming up with a clear and effective thesis or argument about your theme in relation to The Trial. Your essay should have an introductory paragraph that closes
with a proper and specific thesis statement, paragraphs organized around topics that reinforce your thesis, and a strong concluding paragraph.

For this essay I want you to use at least four critical resources, so check with me if you have trouble finding the most appropriate books and/or articles. I will be including a list of critical articles on The Trial that can be accessed via JSTOR, regardless of location. Note: Internet sources such as Wikipedia, Douban, SparkNotes, and CliffsNotes are not critical sources.

I want you to use the critics to aid your argument, but not to supplant it. Sometimes you may agree with the critic, but your argument is often enhanced by having an opinion to spar against. Be specific, focus in on key scenes or elements, and make sure that your argument is well supported with evidence and quotations from the works. When it comes to quoting from the text, comment on the quotes you use and do not simply allow them to speak for themselves. If you have any questions while writing your essays, or if you would like me to see rough drafts, please let me know