Choose a piece of popular fiction—novel, short story, graphic novel, or comic book—and research the material through the lens of popular culture and its effect on society. 

Choose a piece of popular fiction—novel, short story, graphic novel, or comic book—and research the material through the lens of popular culture and its effect on society.

 

Prepare a 700- to 1050-word analysis that includes a critique of that work and a commentary on the influence of the work in popular culture. Address the following:

 

  • Identify the literary production you chose to focus on. Provide a brief overview of what the piece is about, the author’s background, and how the piece fits or does not fit with other literature of that genre.

 

  • What is the cultural significance of the work? Reflect on whether the piece is considered economically successful or if it has fan followings.

 

  • What cultural values are reinforced or challenged in the work?

 

Consider the following examples:

 

  • How the Harry Potter novels are encouraging young adults to read
  • Does the Twilight series reinforce or challenge traditional gender roles?
  • The quest for truth in the novels of Dan Brown, author ofThe Da Vinci Code and Angels & Demons

 

Review Ch. 1 in the text for background on developing a literary analysis.

 

Four peer-reviewed scholarly references are required. Format your references at the end of the paper consistent with APA 6th Edition guidelines

 

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