Literary Criticism of What was I made for by Billie Eilish
Topic: After being held to unattainable standards, how does one find happiness or even a sense of self when you don’t know who you are?
Compose a written analysis of your selected text using the secondary source material associated with your chosen literary theory. You will want to use the following structure for your composition:
Introduction
Identify the theory of Feminist Criticism and Gender and Sexuality Studies
Briefly explain some key concepts, questions, or ideas to acquaint your reader with this specific theory
Be sure to include at least one in-text citation from your secondary source. (Refer back to the course content on integrating quotations for help.)
The final sentence of your introduction should identify “What I was made for?” by Billie Eilish and its relation to your critical theory.
(For example: Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale illustrates key components of Feminist Theory.)
Your introduction should be no less than 5 sentences (roughly 50-60 words).
Body Paragraphs
Show how your selected critical theory is present in or can be applied to the text you chose.
Include very specific examples (quotes, lyrics, descriptions of elements within the artwork/music/text) to support the connection between the text and theory.
(For example: The diction used in Atwood’s text echoes sentiments of gender inequality in society.)
Your body paragraphs should be no less than 7 sentences (roughly 70-80 words) each.
Conclusion
To conclude your assignment, restate the final sentence of your introduction paragraph that identifies your text and critical theory.
You will then offer the reader a brief (2-3 sentences) description of how this text and critical theory is significant to society today; how does the text “teach” or inform society?
Your conclusion should be no less than 4 sentences (roughly 40-50 words).
