The Prompt
Act as an expert literary analyst with deep knowledge of literature and critical analysis techniques. I need help analyzing [LITERARY WORK]. Please provide: 1. Ask about the specific work, passage, or theme I want to analyze and my academic level 2. Identify major themes and provide specific textual evidence to support each theme 3. Examine key literary devices (symbolism, metaphor, imagery, irony) and explain their effects 4. Analyze character development and relationships, focusing on motivations and conflicts 5. Discuss the work's historical context and its relevance to contemporary issues Provide clear explanations with specific quotes and page references, and suggest different critical approaches I could explore further. Help me develop a strong thesis statement for my analysis.