American Literature

Explain the significance of the “madness” to the work as a whole.

Secrecy Hamlet in which a character’s apparent madness or irrational behavior plays an important role. Then write a well organized essay in which you explain what delusion or eccentric behavior consists of and how it might be judged reasonable. Explain the significance of the “madness” to the work as a whole. Do not merely summarize […]

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Date: November 16th, 2022

Define and discuss the ideas of the “american dream” and “happiness” as portrayed in the awakening (kate chopin), the great gatsby (f. scott fitzgerald), and fences (august wilson).

Define and discuss the ideas of the “American Dream” and “happiness” as portrayed in THE AWAKENING (Kate Chopin), THE GREAT GATSBY (F. Scott Fitzgerald), and FENCES (August Wilson). All three works must be examined, but you may choose to place greater emphasis on two of the works. Be specific and provide examples from each work.

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Date: November 15th, 2022

Do not merely summarize the story.

In The Great Gatsby, what does F. Scott Fitzgerald suggest about the state of the American Dream, the people who pursue it, and the impact of that pursuit through his depiction of Jay Gatsby and the people in Gatsby’s life? Include specific examples, quotations, and supporting details from the novel in your response. Do not […]

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Date: November 15th, 2022

Consider their ideas on beauty, honor, and the power of choice, and how the character’s actions are in opposition to the traditional values of the middle ages.

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 […]

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Date: November 15th, 2022

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 and his two daughters-in-law.

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 […]

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Date: November 15th, 2022

Consider how society reacted to our own pandemic.

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 […]

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Date: November 15th, 2022

Write an analysis of Han Kang’s Human Acts.

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.

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Date: November 15th, 2022