American Literature

TOPIC : Write an essay in which you relate A Doll’s House to Charlotte Perkins Gilman’s story “The Yellow Wallpaper” (MLM 231-244). How can these works of literary fiction inform and reflect each other? Indeed, Perkins Gilman argues in her book Women and Economics that “woman should not be confined to the household and made economically dependent on men” (MLM 231). Her story “The Yellow Wallpaper” shows an outcome of such dependence. Do you think that Ibsen and Perkins Gilman wanted to achieve similar aims in their works? If so, why? If not, why not? For Essay #3, you will be composing a 4-page essay on Ibsen’s play, A Doll’s House. The following requirements must be followed, regardless of which essay topic you choose: 1. You must cite the text using correct MLA formatting. 2. You must fully analyze all of the quotes you choose to incorporate into your essay. At minimum, you should have three quotes. 3. You should reflect on the language of the play. In other words, do not overlook intriguing word choices, unusual pauses (i.e. what is not said), and striking repetitions. 4. You need both an introduction and a conclusion. 5. You need a combination of analysis and evaluation, making sure not to devolve into plot summary (which is neither analytical nor evaluative). 6. Your essay needs an original and persuasive thesis.

About The Assignment Despite its relative youth, American Literature has transformed through several different periods, each with distinct identities and purposes. In this course, you’ve covered several of the prominent eras and read famous works from each of them. Drawing upon these works, use the following prompt as a foundation to write a 1,000 to 1,500 word essay about the topic. Formatting & Sources Please write your paper in the MLA format. As part of your research, you may refer to the course material for supporting evidence, but you must also use at least four credible, outside sources and cite them using MLA format as well. Please include a mix of both primary and secondary sources, with at least one source from a scholarly peer-reviewed journal. If you use any Study.com lessons as sources, please also cite them in MLA (including the lesson title and instructor’s name). Primary sources are first-hand accounts such as interviews, advertisements, speeches, company documents, statements, and press releases published by the company in question. Secondary sources come from peer-reviewed scholarly journals, such as the Journal of Management. You may use like JSTOR, Google Scholar, and Social Science Research Network to find articles from these journals. Secondary sources may also come from reputable websites with .gov, .edu, or .org in the domain. (Wikipedia is not a reputable source, though the sources listed in Wikipedia articles may be acceptable.) If you’re unsure about how to use MLA format for your paper and sources, please see the following lessons: What is MLA Format? Final Essay Prompt Several of the works in this course include characters struggling to either live by a set of standards created for them by society or by their own internal guidelines. Choose two characters from the works on the mandatory reading list for this course (they must come from different works). Compare and contrast these characters, addressing issues of race, gender, and class as applicable. Explore how these characters embody what it means to be an American. Please make sure to support your explanation with examples from the text. Grading Rubric Your essays will be graded based on the following rubric: Category Unacceptable (0-1) Needs Improvement (2-3) Good (4) Excellent (5) Total Possible Points Structure (x3) Structure is illogical or significantly hinders understanding Arguments are difficult to identify; ideas are disjointed Evidence is provided & is relevant to the thesis, but transitions and connections are lacking Arguments are well integrated; ideas flow logically; main points are identifiable 15 Analysis (x3) No examples are used to support arguments; analysis is missing or incorrect Few or weak examples are given to support main points Examples are given to support most points, but not all; analysis lacks originality All main points are supported with evidence and include original analysis 15 Thesis (x2) Thesis is missing Thesis lacks clarity or is not well-developed Thesis adequately states the student’s argument Thesis clearly & logically states the student’s argument 10 Mechanics (x2) Incorrect spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and use of standard English grammar hinders understanding Several instances of incorrect spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and usage of standard English grammar Few instances of incorrect spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and usage of standard English grammar

1)– Write at least 100 words about your plans for this Essay . What questions do you have so far? What do you think you need to learn? Use these questions as guidelines for your essay proposal. Additionally, list the complete bibliographic listing for at least one source you are considering using. Your source must be scholarly/peer-reviewed, and cannot be a book review, dictionary, encyclopedia, video, or anything longer than 20 page. 2) Write an Essay on Tennessee Williams “A Streetcar Named Desire” conduct research on how this story is representative of a particular movement. Your essay must be 700-1000 words, and must include a Works Cited page (not included in the word/page count). You must use at least two secondary sources, but do not use more than four. Do not use dictionaries or encyclopedias. At least one of your sources must be a scholarly/peer-reviewed source. You have two choices for this first essay: Pleas ,I need a rough draft and the complete essay.

1. analyze at least one piece of writing from either William Bradford and/or Mary Rowlandson and discuss how the European perspectives the writers views of encounter with Native Americans 2. compare and contrast the Founding Fathers concept of religious freedom with Puritan beliefs and prejudices from other readings this semester 3. analyze either “ the speech of miss Polly baker” or remarks concerning the savages of North American to show how Benjamin Franklin used fiction to call attention to important social issues of his day. 4. analyze the conflict between good and evil in at least one short story by Nathanial Hawthorne

An Essay on How jack kerouac’s on the road exemplifies the spirit of the beat movement using the attached sources 1. Pokharel, Badri Prasad. “Beats and Ginnsberg.” Tribhuvan University Journal 27.1-2 (2010): 17-24. https://www.nepjol.info/index.php/TUJ/article/view/26349 2. VIDEO; JACK KEROUAC on THE STEVE ALLEN SHOW with Steve Allen 1959 https://youtu.be/3LLpNKo09Xk 3. use the attached book and cite it

What do you feel is a strong point in Schalet’s argument? Include one quote and explain why it demonstrates logic. (4 points) -Schalet studied a very specific group of people, which can be found in the text. What about her participants and methods weakens her argument? Include a quote (4 points) -What does she leave out in terms of what might impact parental attitudes regarding their rules/ beliefs, along with the teens themselves? (culture, beliefs, etc.). (4 points) -Schalet doesn’t discuss many aspects of things teens aren’t prepared for that can happen in unhealthy relationships. What other issues do you think teens and young adults could benefit from learning about? How could this kind of conversation be encouraged in families? (4 points)

Topic: How Jack Kerouac’s On the Road exemplifies the spirit of the Beat Movement? 1- Introduce the topic with a good thesis 2- Tell three Things that mark with the Beat Movement is about? • Discuss one of them on how Jack Kerouac does it • Discuss the second point • Discuss the third point 3- Conclusion Rephrase the thesis well please and conclude. What does it mean to the poetry to be a part of the beat movement? NB The essay is not about proving that he is good, but about your opinion. No Plagiarism, please. No outside sources. USE ONLY MY TWO ARTICLES AND THE SCREENSHOT OF THE PAGES OF MY BOOK. (Norton Anthology of American Literature_ 1865 To The Present Vol 2 EDITION 9) I Will attached my outline and you will choose questions that fit my topic the most, and used it ( only three or four-point and elaborated in 3 or 4paragraphs.)

1) After watching A Streetcar Named Desire, what do you think of the performances? Did anything surprise you about this movie? What do you think the movie was saying about gender and class? (https://archive.org/details/A.Streetcar.Named.Desire.1951.464×336.25fps.739kbs.V4mp3.MultiSub.WunSeeDee ) 2) How is the version of “Battle Royale” in the book different from the video we watched? What are some of the symbols in this scene, and what do? you think they represent? https://learning.hccs.edu/faculty/selena.anderson/engl2307/readings/battle-royale-by-ralph-ellison (link to the article) and the link to the video ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVTv3ilp4LA) 3) Ginsberg’s poetry is breakthrough in many ways, but is undoubtedly obscene. Even worse, Ginsberg was a member of NAMBLA, an organization that supports pedopihilia and wants to remove laws against underage sex. In other words, most people would regard him as a horrible human being. So, should we bother to study him? What about his poetry makes him worth remembering, despite his behavior and beliefs? Where should we draw the line on “cancel culture”? https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/49303/howl ( link to the poem ) or YouTube link the poem https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkNp56UZax4 ( link to the poem) 4) After watching the Wallace video and reading his essay, comment on whether you think he can take his own advice. Where do you see him practicing the kind of good writing he is talking about in the video, and where do you see him falling victim to his own criticisms? Or does he? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52kiS1oV2k0 (link to Wallace ‘s video) FOR WALLACE’S ESSAY am sending the link to the textbook with the page number I think it will be better to read directly from the textbook https://drive.google.com/open?id=1kjF4ucnOjfqQizyWPw3Drqf75rhGkgb6 (link to the textbook) From consider the lobster by Wallace (PAGE 3468) PLEASE USE SCHOOL LEVEL ENGLISH PLS

1) After watching A Streetcar Named Desire, what do you think of the performances? Did anything surprise you about this movie? What do you think the movie was saying about gender and class? 2) How is the version of “Battle Royale” in the book different from the video we watched? What are some of the symbols in this scene, and what do you think they represent? 3) Ginsberg’s poetry is breakthrough in many ways, but is undoubtedly obscene. Even worse, Ginsberg was a member of NAMBLA, an organization that supports pedopihilia and wants to remove laws against underage sex. In other words, most people would regard him as a horrible human being. So, should we bother to study him? What about his poetry makes him worth remembering, in spite of his behavior and beliefs? Where should we draw the line on “cancel culture”? 4) After watching the Wallace video and reading his essay, comment on whether you think he is able to take his own advice. Where do you see him practicing the kind of good writing he is talking about in the video, and where do you see him falling victim to his own criticisms? Or does he? https://archive.org/details/A.Streetcar.Named.Desire.1951.464×336.25fps.739kbs.V4mp3.MultiSub.WunSeeDee(video) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVTv3ilp4LA a reading of howl watch the video of all of them for you to ans the question

Option #1: “The Rich Brother” and “Sonny’s Blues” Write a comparative analysis of “the Rich Brother,” and “Sonny’s Blues.” Focus on what you see as the three or four most interesting and significant points of comparison and contrast between the two stories. There are many ways in which you could develop your paper; for example, you could write a character analysis in which you focus on the main characters (the two brothers) from each of the two stories. However you develop your paper, avoid simply stating that similarities and differences exist; comment upon the significance of these similarities and differences. Your goal is to enhance your readers’ understanding and appreciation of these stories. Assume that your readers have read both stories; therefore, there is no need to summarize the plot extensively. Again, as you write your paper, keep in mind that you want to help your readers understand the significance of the discussion points that you have chosen. The thesis of your paper should make an overall point about both stories.