Analytical Essay by junot Diaz titled nilda
2) What concepts of manhood is Diaz exploring in “Nilda” and how do these differing concepts conflict in the story? (Follow-up questions: What does Diaz gain by including these juxtapositions? What are the consequences of Rafa trying to adhere to societal notions and/or stereotypes of manhood? What is revealed or not revealed about perceptions of manhood, in general? How does culture interplay in this story with gender “norms”?)
Requirements: Your writing should demonstrate a well-thought-out and thorough examination and explanation of your chosen topic. Your paper MUST make use of two secondary sources. (This means your chosen story will be the primary source. This citation will appear on your works cited page.) And your two secondary sources will be books, articles, or essays that discuss aspects of your chosen topic, or the historical and cultural importance of your chosen topic. These two citations will also appear on your works cited page. This means that, at minimum, your works cited page will have three different citations. So you MUST have a works cited page. Papers that do not use the primary source, plus two secondary sources and do not have a works cited page can only receive a 75, at best.