In Geoffrey Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales, he uses each story to shine a light on the societal norms of the fourteenth century. Looking specifically at the “Wife of Bath, ” analyze how through their unique experiences, the main characters come to challenge the status quo of their time. How does the outcome of The Wife of […]
You have read the passage “The Lantern and the Fan.” Authors use theme to express a fundamental idea or moral lesson that the characters learn during a story. Write an essay describing a theme of “The Lantern and the Fan,” and analyze how the author develops that theme through the lessons learned by the father […]
During the mid-14th century, the Black Death was raging. In what ways might these circumstances have made people vulnerable to the tricks of the Pardoner and other unscrupulous clergymen? Consider how society reacted to our own pandemic. Who were the vulnerable people, and how were they preyed upon by unscrupulous people? 2-3 chunk paragraph response […]
Short Essay #3: Write a 3-4 page analysis of Han Kang’s Human Acts. Your argument is entirely up to you. A few ideas to consider: issues of translation, the scars of historical trauma (especially after decolonization), Kang’s use of the second person pronoun (“you”), etc. Your essay must have a specific thesis.
Research question: what can we learn about San Francisco and its diverse community by looking at Angel Island? Explore Angel Island in San Francisco and articulate its a) History b) Significance or relevance c) Some themes or observations you make would contribute to an academic research conversation d) Critical or reflective relationship to yourself or […]
You must respond to both of the stories that you were assigned to read. Your essay must be no less than 500 words. NOTE: Quotations from the stories do NOT count in the 500 words. Pay close attention to the check list given at the beginning of the year. Discuss the effect the settings have […]
Directions Read Kafka’s modernist masterpiece, The Metamorphosis. After you’ve read the story, answer the Critical Thinking Questions below. Literary Terms for Study: Modernism and Characterization Modernism: Modernism has its roots in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Modernist writers made an intentional break from the traditional styles of poetry and prose that were handed down […]
Directions Read Kafka’s modernist masterpiece, The Metamorphosis. After you’ve read the story, answer the Critical Thinking Questions below. Literary Terms for Study: Modernism and Characterization Modernism: Modernism has its roots in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Modernist writers made an intentional break from the traditional styles of poetry and prose that were handed down […]
ENGLISH 2327, American Literature I Essay #2 In a well-developed essay of 900-1000 words, examine one of the topics listed below. In your critical analysis, use text evidence in the form of direct quotation to support your assertions. A strong thesis statement should bind the essay together, and the flow should be coherent with appropriate […]
no sources needed, Ive attached the work that is used for the discussion board Students should identify one similarity and one difference between Equiano’s writing and Wheatley’s poetry. Be careful here – the obvious point to make is that they both write about slavery, but it is more complicated than that. How do these points […]
