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? 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 at least 1 quote for each body paragraph. 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. The thesis statement is a maximum of three sentences. (About your thesis statement for Essay #3. Please note that your thesis statement must be approved by me. I will be reviewing them, and I will give you the green light if it looks good. If you need more refinement, I will let you know what I think.) 7. Creating a catchy and effective title for your essay.

The Last of the Mohicans is a work of fiction that nonetheless contains many elements from the non-fiction that we have been reading. What are your thoughts about the short excerpt you have read of this popular and influential American novel? http://www.gutenberg.org/files/940/940-h/940-h.htm

Use this Textbook :Levine Robert S. The Norton Anthology American Literature Short Nine Edition 1865 to The Present(V2). 9th ed., Vol. 2:1865 to present. To Answer the following question 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?

Essay Questions #Read “The Rocking Horse Winner” by D.H. LawrenceDirections: Write 3pg. essay on the following topics. Be persuasive in outlining your criticism/interpretation. One must incorporate 1-2sources from scholarly journals. Must adhere to MLA guidelines.TOPIC: There are many cultural and domestic elements present within “The Rocking Horse Winner.” Why did Paul die? Can we blame his mother for his demise? Briefly explain what capitalism is and how class structure may have influenced Hester’s motives. You must be persuasive in your argument.

The subject of immigration, and more specifically civil rights for undocumented immigrants has been a lightening rod for controversy, political discourse, and media attention recently. Use the information you learned in the Explore learning module this week about civil liberties, as well as the articles and websites below to develop an essay answering the question – “Should ‘undocumented immigrants’ be granted civil rights and/or US citizenship?” Why or why not? ” Use additional online resources, as needed, to develop your argument. What constitutional rights do undocumented immigrants have? Fairness for All – The Work of the Immigrants’ Rights Project “Undocumented Immigrant” Is a Made-Up Term That Ignores the Law ‘Are all undocumented immigrants criminals?’ Should the Government Allow Immigrants Who Are Here Illegally to Become US Citizens? The writing assignment should be a minimum of 500 words and include an introduction with an overview of your essay, ending with a thesis statement answering the question “Should ‘undocumented immigrants’ be granted civil rights and/or US citizenship? Why or why not?” in your own words. The essay should also include a body with support for your claim. You may use the City College library’s databases to locate outside resources to provide support. Be sure to end your essay with a solid conclusion that wraps up and summarizes all of the ideas presented throughout your essay. Your paper should be formatted in APA style with an APA-formatted title page. Any outside resources should be included on a separate reference page and also formatted in APA style.

Consider the following statements: The civil rights movement has not ended. The fight for equality continues in this country for many different groups. First, do you consider this statement to be true? If yes, state why and give an example of a group of people who are attempting to enforce their equal rights in today’s society. If no, state why and your rationale and justification for disagreeing with the statement.

Write a character analysis of Troy Maxson and address the question of what we “follow,” “watch,” and “learn” from him. No matter what we personally think of Troy Maxson (or any other such representative character in literature), he is a flawed human being (if he weren’t, he would be of no interested to us) with redeeming qualities. In addition (and to offer perspective), contrast Troy Maxson to Macon Dead from Morrison’s Song of Solomon. What does Macon Dead’s experience add to the discussion of making one’s way in America, particularly when the odds are against one’s ability to succeed? What do these two men symbolize that is wholly representative about the American experience? For the 4 sources, please use: -Fences by August Wilson -Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison -August Wilson’s Pittsburgh Cycle Plays -August Wilson’s “I Want a Black Director”

Write an analysis essay about “The Nun’s Priest’s Tale” by Chaucer that focuses on how it fits the mock-heroic genre. Here are the requirements for your essay: Write 500-600 words, not including the heading and works cited page. Your essay must consider the following questions: How is the story of Chanticleer a mock-heroic? What story elements or writing techniques does Chaucer use to expand and “elevate” this simple tale which help identify it as a mock heroic? In what ways does Chaucer use “The Nun’s Priest’s Tale” to ridicule the heroic style? You may examine the following elements, but you do not need to address them all: Humor Elevated language Stories-within-stories Character development Moral lessons Format and Requirements: Your essay must have an introduction with a thesis statement, a conclusion, and several body paragraphs. Each body paragraph must focus on one specific aspect of the text (a story element, a style element, a theme, etc), and explain that element in detail. It must focus on analyzing the story as a mock heroic. Use direct examples (quotes—with line numbers) from the tale and specific facts as evidence. Explain everything fully. Use of proper punctuation, spelling, grammar, and format your paper according to MLA standards: one inch margins, 12 point font, Times New Roman, and double-spaced with a heading. Be sure to document your citations according to MLA style. Uploaded file should be titled with your first name, last name, and the title of the assignment (not the essay)

Some people argue that the Constitution is a living document, meaning that it is a flexible thing that grows and adapts to the changing times. Do you agree or disagree with this argument? Explain your reasoning. What are the differences between State and Federal power? Do you feel that current political action protects these separate structures of power? Discussion Post Requirements 1.) First, post a response to the original questions. Your original response needs to meet a minimum of 100 words.

For this paragraph, we will focus on the two major elements of our study these 6 weeks: literary elements and character analysis. You may do research to help you with this answer. Tell which short story from Week 5 you liked the best and why. Find the symbolism and themes in it and explain them. Select a character from that story and indicate how those characters help to project the themes and symbols in that story. Finally, in your last sentence, tell me why you think that character represents a classic American literary character. You may research your answers, but ultimately, I really care about what you think, your analysis, and your development of ideas. To get a good grade on this analysis, you must include the following: Which short story from last week do you like the best Why you liked that short story the best. At least, 1 piece of symbolism from that story Explain why it is symbolism or what it symbolizes in that story. At least, 1 theme from that story The character and how that character projects the themes and symbols why you think that character represents a classic American literary character.