Does the essay clearly identify the elements of setting and characterization used in the short story?

Write a 3 page essay on the following topic:

Please discuss how either author for this unit uses the elements of setting and characterization to convey the deceptive side of human nature. Be sure to analyze the story’s conclusion. The stories are: “Story of an Hour” pp.287; “Hills Like White Elephants pp. 122

Grading Criteria:

Does the essay clearly identify the elements of setting and characterization used in the short story?

Does the essay analyze those elements?

Does the essay illustrate how these elements work together to convey the darker side of human nature?

Does the essay analyze the story’s conclusion?

Does the essay contain a clear thesis statement, support for that thesis, well-written paragraphs, clear transitional sentences between paragraphs, correct grammar and punctuation and a strong conclusion?