“A Comparison/Contrast of the Literary Techniques used in A Doll’s House and The Glass Menagerie.Description:
Throughout your educational career, there will be many instances in which you will be asked to write a “Compare/Contrast” essay. “Compare/Contrast” writing analyzes the similarities and differences between two or more things (distinctions) of one topic, in several categories; consequently, the approach to this essay is very systematic and must be carefully planned.
This week you will select FOUR “Elements of Dramatic Analysis” and compare (find similarities) as well as contrast (find differences) in how those four elements were used by the authors to create the literary masterpieces of A Doll’s House and The Glass Menagerie.
This is a “Literary Essay”; therefore, you MUST INCLUDE QUOTES from the TWO texts of the two plays that will prove your analysis. Do not simply make sweeping, general statements that are not grounded in quotes from the characters in the two plays.
| 3.2 | Study “An Overview of Terms for Dramatic Analysis Download An Overview of Terms for Dramatic Analysis.”Select Four of the major categories in this document as the basis for yourcomparison/contrast analysis. |
| 4.2 | This document explains the directions for writing the “Compare/Contrast Essay Download Compare/Contrast Essay.” Read it carefully, and be sure that your essay meets the criterionof the “Compare/Contrast Essay” checklist. |
Directions:
- Write a 4-5 pg. essay in the APA style
- Include a catchy title
- INCLUDE QUOTES from the TWO texts of the two plays that will prove your analysis.
- THE INTRODUCTION MUST INCLUDE: :
l: Introduce the TOPIC to be compared and contrasted: Dramatic Literature
2: Introduce the DISTINCTIONS (divisions) of the topic: (A) A Doll’s House vs. (B) The Glass Menagerie
3: Introduce at least four CATEGORIES of comparison: Select from the “Categories” in File 3.2; for example, Theme, Realistic Characters, Imagery, Conflict)
4: State your THESIS: Make a value statement about which play you think is artistically superior and why; PROVE the superiority of your chosen play as you compare and contrast each literary element. - A “References” page listing the two plays
- “Running Header”that contains your name and page number.
- This is NOT a research paper; it is an “opinion” paper.
NOTE: The “Compare/Contrast Essay Template” serves as the standard template for ALL comparison/contrast analysis that you will expected to write throughout your college career, so learn this format well, and take this opportunity to master this style of writing.
Future Written Assignment: (Term Paper Progress: 20 pts.)
5.5 “Description of Term Paper Sub-Outline: Section III” Download “Description of Term Paper Sub-Outline: Section III” Study this file for a detailed explanation of “Section III: Scholarly Proof of the Argument.”