[SOLVED] Women’s Rights
Directions: Write a well-developed and well-organized essay about drama / theater, and the play that we studied–Trifles. Prompts: 1. Women’s rights / the treatment of female characters 2. How men and women interact / see things differently / the nature of marriage 3. The concept of power or powerlessness Reading Required 1. To write about Trifles you should read the entire play. Additionally, you should review the relevant websites that are available on Canvas / Modules / Drama. This play is in your textbook and there is also a link under Modules. Paragraph Rubric Each paragraph needs to have the following: I. Strong first sentence II. Sentence / punctuation variety & adequate detail III. Organized writing & objective voice (no pronouns) IV. At least one quote–toward the middle of the paragraph V. Required sentences VI. MLA formatting and no mistakes Paragraph Design You will write a six-paragraph essay that will have the following: Paragraph #1: Includes a clear and exciting hook; 1 – 2 sentences about drama / theater; 1 – 2 sentences about the playwright; 3 – 5 sentences to summarize your play; 1 – 2 sentences, thesis & essay map. Suggested length: 10 – 12 sentences. Paragraph #2: This paragraph is about modern theater–use any of the links (from last week) under MODULES; you may also use the pages in your textbook if you like. You must include at least one quote. Suggested length: 8 – 12 sentences. Paragraph #3: This paragraph is biography–use “Susan Glaspell” link under MODULES. You must include at least one quote. Suggested length: 8 – 12 sentences. Paragraph #4: This is body paragraph one. Here you will write in support of your thesis. Review and reference specific moments in the play to “prove your point.” What characters are must convincing? What do they say that supports your position? Are there any stage directions OR symbols that you deem important? Suggested length: 10 – 12 sentences. Paragraph #5: This is body paragraph two. Here you will again write in support of your thesis. Review and reference different specific moments in the play to further “prove your point.” What other characters are must convincing? What do they say that supports your position? Are there any stage directions OR symbols that you deem important? Suggested length: 10 – 12 sentences. Paragraph #6: Conclusion. It is time to gradually “step away” from the play. How and in what ways is the play important today? Remind me of your major points but do not repeat them. In the middle of the paragraph, include either a useful quote OR a rhetorical question. Suggested length: 8 – 12 sentences. Resources: Please use the following resources: a. Trifles (in your textbook) b. The introductory material in your textbook / the “Dramatic Vision” handout (under Modules) c. Discussions forum for the play d. Biography.com & AVL (under USEFUL URLs) e. Your handwritten notes (from Modules research) f. Any / all resources under MODULES / Drama
