<p>A lot of times, on like chapter notes we hand in and outlines and papers, my teacher would often tell me to develop ideas more (aka have a deeper analysis)... Does anyone have any tips on how to do this, since English is not my strongest subject...</p>
<p>Look for connections between scenes, and allusions to outside things...</p>
<p>Especially in metaphors...if the author compares something to something else, usually it's significant, especially Biblical references (which I've been seeing alot, lately)</p>
<p>Consider the entire book (or up to where you've read) when doing analysis, not just that scene...</p>
<p>Just think: everything the author puts in there has a reason (most of the time), so just go look for the significance behind it!</p>
<p>I also find that discussing with other people helps alot, because then you contribute your ideas and you end up with a big mushpot that usually makes a lot more sense than just your ideas alone. Plus other people bring up points you might not have seen before, and usually this leads to your furthering your own ideas as well. </p>
<p>Discuss with smart people though! Haha.</p>
<p>It's English. You don't have to be correct as much as you need textual evidence to support what you say. The point of English is to ********. So my advice to you is find something that seems plausible and run with it.</p>
<p>Read "How to Read Literature Like a Professor" by Thomas C. Foster. Our AP Language teacher had us read the book before the school year started. Although it was boring, it wasn't the worst book I ever read, and it really does help with analysis.</p>