Write an essay on the theme of contemporary Portuguese fiction.

The goal of this assignment is to present a specific thesis on contemporary Portuguese fiction. Write an essay on the theme of contemporary Portuguese fiction. It should demonstrate your ability to read, understand, and critically interpret a literary text. In order to convince your reader, you should support your argument by drawing examples and evidence from the materials provided or from other critical sources. Don’t forget to cite the materials you use. There are a variety of places where you can start. You can discuss themes, cultural contexts, and the author’s use of figures of speech (metaphor, simile, metonymy, synecdoche, irony, etc.). Whenever you use quotations, make sure you explain their significance to your argument.