Who is your reader for this essay? Why would he/she be interested? What is the meaning the reader is expected to get from this essay? What is the most important message the writer is trying to convey?

Who is your reader for this essay? Why would he/she be interested? What is the meaning the reader is expected to get from this essay? What is the most important message the writer is trying to convey? What does the author have to say about why he/she wrote this essay? What is your personal reaction after reading the essay? Why do you feel that way? Give examples. What do you want the reader to see about your perception of the essay you are analyzing?