Literature Essay Samples Page 267

Directions: In order to get full credit in the Graded Discussion (Assessment basically your midterm exam), you must complete each prompt in detail using quotes from the play as support where appropriate. Each answer must be at least three (3) bullet poi nuts. You may prepare for the discussion with a partner; identify your planning…

Spring Awakening was Frank Wedekind’s first play. He had it published at his own expense in 1891, but it was not performed until Wedekind started his own repertory company in 1906. The first production in the United States took place in 1912, but since the play was in German it failed to attract audiences in…

The Story of the Grail written originally in French by de Troyes is a story of heroism, adventure, social destitution (for instance, famine and cruelty to women), religion, and love. These themes recur in all the chapters of the poetic narrative, in the incidents encountered by its hero, Perceval. In the story, the author projects…

Washington Irving’s short story, “Rip Van Winkle”, tells the tale of a man unlike any other in his community. Rip Van Winkle’s village praised him for his voluntary efforts yet henpecked by his tempered wife, Dame Van Winkle. During the time of Rip Van Winkle’s life, he resided in America under King George III’s rule….

Sir, suffer me to recall to your mind that time, in which the arms and tyranny of the British crown were exerted, with every powerful effort, in order to reduce you to a state of servitude: look back, I entreat you, on the variety of dangers to which you were expose; reflect on that time,…

What is your purpose in sharing this experience? What questions will you be answering for your audience? How might your audience be sympathetic and/ or resistant to your story’s argument? What is the social context that your story occurs within? For examples of narrative arguments, see Christofis “On the Ground with a ‘Gap Year”‘ essay…

A new patient, named Nick Carraway, arrived today. Carraway is a struggling bond salesman who recently moved next to Gatsby’s large residence on the island. Although he seems to enjoy his new home, he frequently mentions feeling homesick and attributes it to his father’s behavior. Viewing others without prejudice represents a boundless optimism. I still…

Here’s an example of a persuasive speech on the subject of gender selection – a pretty hot topic these days! In order to have a chance of persuading your audience members to agree with your point of view, choosing good persuasive speech topics is important. But what’s even more important is choosing a subject about…

The action of the play takes place in the poor South side of Chicago, sometime after World War II, probably around 1959. Most of the action takes place in the apartment of the Youngers, especially in the living/dining room and near the bathroom that they share with the Johnson family. Some of the action also…

The novel A Separate Peace by John Knowles exemplifies how a specific incident can lead a person to gain new insights. This is clearly seen when Gene pushes Phineas out of the tree, and in doing so, learns the true value of friendship. Gene’s guilt arises from realizing Phineas’s unwavering love for him. Throughout the…