What is the purpose of a literary analysis essay? a. to examine specific features of a literary work b. to provide factual details about a literary work c. to understand the background of a literary work d. to provide a brief summary of a literary work

A to examine (and sometimes evaluate) specific features of a literary work

It is (A)

Explanation:

the tale of “aunty misery” written by judith ortiz cofer , is a folk tale about an old woman who earns immortality by tricking death . the cost of immortality however, is that her life will stay the same. from this tale it becomes clear that death is a necessary evil and is inevitable in life.  

question: which theme is found in the tale of "aunty misery? ”

answer: a. death may not seem friendly, but he should be treated kindly.