Identify a prominent theme within (at least) any two text’s we have on our calendar. The texts must differ, but the theme must unite them. It can do this in different ways by examining the author’s possible intentions, what is written, and how it is written or alluded to through literary devices. You are basically […]
Discipline: American literature
literary essay with an analytical thesis statement, using textual evidence (quotations from anthology).literary essay with an analytical thesis statement, using textual evidence (quotations from anthology).
Write a three-page literary essay with an analytical thesis statement, using textual evidence (quotations from anthology). Read and use as a source, Allen Ginsberg, first part of “Howl,” pages 1329-1334, Norton Anthology. Allen Ginsberg: write about the symbolism of the city, the urban landscape, and its effect/reflection/symbolic reflection of the issues the narrator is describing, […]
Author and Title: Elizabeth Cady Stanton / Declaration of Sentiments and Resolutions Theme: Gender inequality and the continued fight for women’s rightsAuthor and Title: Elizabeth Cady Stanton / Declaration of Sentiments and Resolutions Theme: Gender inequality and the continued fight for women’s rights
Author and Title: Elizabeth Cady Stanton / Declaration of Sentiments and Resolutions Theme: Gender inequality and the continued fight for women’s rights Main Points: The historical exclusion of women from political rights and its impact on contemporary gender inequality The legal oppression of women in marriage and property rights and its relevance in modern society […]
Write a letter or poem ‘answering’ Whitman — or a poem IMITATING Whitman’s style!Write a letter or poem ‘answering’ Whitman — or a poem IMITATING Whitman’s style!
Talk TO him. Or talk LIKE him. In a letter, you can ask questions, or offer gratitude, or give him some feedback on his poems. You can focus on one of them, or several — or all of them. You can introduce yourself. You can mention which of the ‘walks of life’ that appear in […]
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 […]