What makes a good literary essay!?

Thanks to everyone! You all helped a lot! I have an essay coming up on monday and I will try to follow your tips and we'll see how I do!

And TodHackett I cant be really original since I cant chose the topic! The title is predetermened and so are the points on which I have to write! and then I have 2 hours to write the essay! But thanks anyway, I will probably benefit from your advice somewhere in the future!

And if anyone has other good advice I would apriciate it!

I had the same problem of you, but I tryed to improve my method. I think that you should listen to the advice of adilyoussef, his explanation is very clear and specific. take it easy, good luck!

Make your thesis surprising, not something everyone would think of right off the bat when ready that piece of liturature, but once you explain it, it makes sence.

Maybe you should clearly words even if you are good in grammar and more carefully about on what you right..I also encounter that before but it is English essay and the first time i did it is not really successful but i search and search about the essay and after all it is ok..i cant say that i am good but i passed it..

This is a really good thread with some very good advise. Another idea is to read really good essays, whether they are by a friend who is a good writer or even samples from the teacher. I wouldn't be afraid to ask for some examples from past classes. Literary writing is learning to write technically a certain way. Once you get it, you'll start to improve.