Discuss how the characters, plot, and background of Zola’s “Germinal” encompass the thinking of Freud

Focusing on politics, economics, psychology, philosophy, ideology, etc. (i.e., the intellectual hegemony of the times).

Discuss how the characters, plot, and background of Zola’s “Germinal” encompass the thinking of Freud – focusing on politics, economics, psychology, philosophy, ideology, etc. (i.e., the intellectual hegemony of the times).
Dip into the text and quote specific passages that support the argument. Quote no fewer than three passages and no more than five, approximately two to three lines, that specifically focus on your point with appropriate citation.
Components:
No Cover Sheet
3 page paper
Separate bibliography page
The paper is to comply with Chicago Manual of Style or Turabian format. Briefly, that is: Times New Roman 12 point font, double-spaced, one inch margins all around.
Make sure you give your paper a title of some type. It is okay to be a bit humorous, but do not be boring!
Grading standard:
Correct use of format: 15% of the grade
Thesis Statement 20%
Quality of the argument: 50%
Correct grammar and spelling: 15%
Penalties
Wrong font used: 5 points off
Every � of a page less than 3 pages: 5 points off
Using contractions (can�t; won�t; shouldn�t; wouldn�t; they�re; don�t; didn�t; etc.): 1 point off for every use
For every use of the first person pronoun (I, me, my, mine, myself, etc.): 1 point off each time
Slang or jargon where inappropriate: 1 point off for each time