The Myth Story “ Magic Lotus Lantern”

Analyze using literary deconstruction and or New Historicism as critical lens the Myth, Tall tale, Folk tale, or Cultural Story that you chose from a culture you claim and relate(will post on the web). In your analysis of your myth story, you may choose to explore some of the following story characteristics in your essay: social themes( gender differences, gender roles, rites of manhood or womanhood),references to social class, concept of race, cultural practices and rituals described and the importance of the cultural ritual, cultural lessons or morals inherent in your story