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 such significance. C. Conclusion II. Why no merit 1 Characters A. Characters B. Examples III. Why no merit 2 Reader A. Reader Interaction B. Examples IV. Authorial Concerns A. Translation issues a. Original book written in Russian b. Author writing style lost B. Plot content a. Philosophical content i. Not delved upon deeply, but could have been ii. Characters explain, so reader does not think b. Some unfinished issues V. Conclusion A. Restate thesis B. Ending