Discipline: American literature

Compare and contrast the imagery of Bradstreet’s “To My Dear and Loving Husband” with Taylor’s “Huswifery” and how the respective imagery helps to characterize each poet’s work and philosophy. Focus just on imagery.Compare and contrast the imagery of Bradstreet’s “To My Dear and Loving Husband” with Taylor’s “Huswifery” and how the respective imagery helps to characterize each poet’s work and philosophy. Focus just on imagery.

Choose one topic below and write a 3-5 page critical paper. This is a critical paper and not an explication or response paper. Refer to the Paper Guidelines documents before writing this paper. This is not a research paper, and there should be NO RESEARCH. Even if you do not plagiarize a source, simply researching a […]

What lessons does Thoreau learn about himself and America through his Walden experience?What lessons does Thoreau learn about himself and America through his Walden experience?

What lessons does Thoreau learn about himself and America through his Walden experience? Must be formatted according to current MLA standards (Left name block, double space, page numbers, etc.). Use Times New Roman 12 pt font  Must be a minimum of 500 words and no more than 750 words  Must include a clear thesis statement […]

Comparison Essay: Exploring Romanticism in The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Rip Van WinkleComparison Essay: Exploring Romanticism in The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Rip Van Winkle

Write in third-person only (he, she, they). Introduction: Begin by introducing the two works and presenting the themes and conflicts you will discuss. Conclude with a thesis statement that clearly outlines your approach to the comparison. Paragraph 1: Analyze The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, focusing on its treatment of Romantic themes, the role of the […]

Why did an argument exist regarding the ratification of an independent Constitution?Why did an argument exist regarding the ratification of an independent Constitution?

Why did an argument exist regarding the ratification of an independent Constitution? Must be formatted according to current MLA standards (Left name block, double space, page numbers, etc.) Use Times New Roman 12 pt font   Must be a minimum of two (2) full pages and no more than three (3) full pages in length  Must […]

Trickster and the Talking Blub is an important piece of American literature because of its humor and weirdness.Trickster and the Talking Blub is an important piece of American literature because of its humor and weirdness.

This is the weirdest story I have ever read about the growest story in the Winnebago trickster cycle collection of myths from an indigenous group of people called the Winnebago people that is from the great lakes of North America.  Trickster and the Talking Blub is an important piece of American literature because of its […]

Rowlandson’s captivity narrative unveils more truths about the domestic role of women, about the struggle between settlers and Native Americans, and about staunch religious codes. Explore one of these topics.Rowlandson’s captivity narrative unveils more truths about the domestic role of women, about the struggle between settlers and Native Americans, and about staunch religious codes. Explore one of these topics.

Rowlandson’s captivity narrative unveils more truths about the domestic role of women, about the struggle between settlers and Native Americans, and about staunch religious codes.  Explore one of these topics. Must be formatted according to current MLA standards (Left name block, double space, page numbers, etc.) Use Times New Roman 12 pt font  Must be a minimum […]

relationship between human beings and the divine, how does (or can) each divine spirit interact with human beings? What does each author text suggest about God or the divine’s role in human affairs?relationship between human beings and the divine, how does (or can) each divine spirit interact with human beings? What does each author text suggest about God or the divine’s role in human affairs?

With analysis of specific passages from each text, discuss the portrayal of God (the Divine) in the following texts: The Iroquois Creation Myth Edwards’ “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God” Walker’s “Appeal” Specifically, discuss the relationship between human beings and the divine (the good and the bad minds in the Creation Story, the […]

What if the time period of “Neighbour Rosicky” were changed to contemporary society?What if the time period of “Neighbour Rosicky” were changed to contemporary society?

Week 1 Creative Writing Assignment This week’s creative assignment is “What if…?” What if the time period of “Neighbour Rosicky” were changed to contemporary society?  Write a 400-word creative response in which you rewrite one of the following scenes. Assume the setting is contemporary.  you can find the story through this link https://fullreads.com/literature/neighbour-rosicky/ The opening conversation between Rosicky and Dr. […]