I. Intro A. Attention grabber B. Thesis - Metro 2033, although extremely entertaining and thought provoking, would not be considered a novel of literary merit, as the tale it tells provides the reader with an interesting setting and cast of characters, but does not have much symbolism or specific styles of storytelling that would have given it literary merit. C. Conclusion II. Summary A. Post Nuclear Metro B. Artyom a. 20 year old average man b. Born before nuclear war c. Saved from carnivorous rats when baby C. Trip to save the entire Metro III. Why no merit A. Character explains everything B. Other characters give your character plenty of information C. Reader never has to figure out anything IV.