The concept of happiness in the novel. How do different characters understand happiness? Discuss in detail how each character attempts to obtain and/or explain happiness.

Critical analysis of an aspect of Zamyatin’s We.

Topics.

1. The concept of happiness in the novel. How do different characters understand happiness? Discuss in detail how each character attempts to obtain and/or explain happiness. How is happiness in the novel related to desire, freedom, etc.?
• Write a thesis and outline of the paper and submit it with paper.

Purpose and audience

Your purpose is to analyze one of the aspects of the novel in relation to the novel’s theme.
You r audience is some of whom have read the book.

Notes
You must have a specific, detailed thesis sentence that clearly states your position on the issue. Follow the instructions of Chapter W-2 of Seagull for formulating the effective thesis statement and organizing your essay.

You must organize the paper logically. Each of your supporting paragraphs must have a clear topic sentence. Follow the instructions for organizing paragraphs in Chapter W-3 of Seagull.
In this paper you will need to provide quotations and examples from the novel to support your points. Remember to cite both quotations and summaries of the episodes.

Format.

Your paper should be four pages long. Follow MLA format.

Note the following points about the MLA format:

• Titles of novels and plays should be underlined. (Ex. War and Peace, Othello)
• In the title of your essay capitalize all words except prepositions and articles but do not put quotations marks around your own title or italicize it or underline it.
• Attach the list of works cited. Your only source will be the novel itself.

Use the MLA essay format—one-inch margins all around, double-spaced, name and page number in the top right hand corner on every page. (Ex. Smith 4).