Assignment Background: The literature from this course has been greatly influenced by the authors’ perceptions of their individual cultures and circumstances, which is universal among pieces of great literature. The themes and lessons of World Literature are universal. All people and cultures view the world through their own lenses. Race, religion, nationality, regionality, sexual orientation, […]
Discipline: Literature
Write an essay that explains how two authors use the conventions of science fiction to critique society. Which author’s message is most relevant to us today?Write an essay that explains how two authors use the conventions of science fiction to critique society. Which author’s message is most relevant to us today?
Write an essay that explains how Ray Bradbury, author of “the Veldt” and how Anita Roy, author of “Cooking Time” use the conventions of science fiction (science advancement, time travel, space travel, fictional/fture worlds) to critique society. The critique in “The Veldt” is that technology has harmful effects on our relationships with others. The critique […]
Compare The Truman Show to Inception in terms of how the notion of illusion vs. reality is treated differently in each film.Compare The Truman Show to Inception in terms of how the notion of illusion vs. reality is treated differently in each film.
Questions to answer in the paper: Is reality always subjective? Can we ever know the truth? Does it matter whether we know the “truth” or not? How do we know when we’re dreaming? What does it mean to create and perceive simultaneously in a dream? What are the implications? What is the difference between a […]
Provide an analysis of themes and animal motifs in Midnight’s Children and The Satanic VersesProvide an analysis of themes and animal motifs in Midnight’s Children and The Satanic Verses
This assignment requires you to write an in-depth analysis of ONE of themes and/or motifs comparing and contrasting the representations of these particular themes/motifs in your chosen Rushdie novel/nonfiction. You are required to refer to at least 3 scholarly articles in your analysis. Themes: 1. ) theme of metamorphosis and rebirth and the theme […]
The Power of Soccer Memes: Revealing the Cultural and Social Significance of Soccer Fandom.The Power of Soccer Memes: Revealing the Cultural and Social Significance of Soccer Fandom.
The finished paper will be between 15 and 25 pages in length, not including bibliography (about 4500-7500 words), will draw on at least ten scholarly sources (you may use Bradley Wiggins’ textbook and other course readings as no more than five of your sources), and will take one of three forms: primary research and documentation […]
For this assignment, analyze Hamlet’s famous “To be or not to be” soliloquy beginning at 3.1.57 and ending at 3.1.89. Explain as fully and clearly as you can the events and circumstances he’s reacting to, as well as what his words mean.For this assignment, analyze Hamlet’s famous “To be or not to be” soliloquy beginning at 3.1.57 and ending at 3.1.89. Explain as fully and clearly as you can the events and circumstances he’s reacting to, as well as what his words mean.
There are two parts to your assignment: Part 1: Paraphrase it. That means “translate” what he says into your own words (not No Fear Shakespeare’s words or anybody else’s). Make sure you capture anything and everything he may be implying or suggesting. Don’t just include what he says, tell us as much as you can […]
Judith Butler’s, “Imitation and Gender Insubordination” and Arlene Stein and Ken Plummer’s, “I Can’t Even Think Straight” in relation to a contemporary issueJudith Butler’s, “Imitation and Gender Insubordination” and Arlene Stein and Ken Plummer’s, “I Can’t Even Think Straight” in relation to a contemporary issue
Using Judith Butler’s, “Imitation and Gender Insubordination” as well as Arlene Stein and Ken Plummer’s, “I Can’t Even Think Straight”, discuss the saliant topics in both these text in relation to a major contemporary 21st century issue. Show understanding of the texts through careful and deep analysis as well as relation to ideas beyond the […]
Comparison of stories: “The Gift of the Magi” by O. Henry and “The Necklace” by Guy de Maupassant.Comparison of stories: “The Gift of the Magi” by O. Henry and “The Necklace” by Guy de Maupassant.
Create a comparison/contrast essay, create a comparison/contrast essay. Consider the elements of fiction: plot, character, point of view, setting, theme, symbolism, and style. Consider the elements of fiction: plot, character, point of view, setting, theme, symbolism, and style. Select which of these elements can be used to create and support a thesis statement of what can be learned by […]
Thesis : The guidelines on accepting goster parents has to require stricter rules since the foster care system is still amoralThesis : The guidelines on accepting goster parents has to require stricter rules since the foster care system is still amoral
My thesis : the guidelines on accepting foster care parents has to require stricter rules since the foster care system is still amoral. Topic sentence The foster care system is a vital service that provides a temporary home for children who have experienced trauma, abuse, or neglect. It’s a system that is meant to offer […]
Over the movie “Get Out” including themes of fragility of the white race and the tendency to mask racist views under the impression of progressivismOver the movie “Get Out” including themes of fragility of the white race and the tendency to mask racist views under the impression of progressivism
MY THEME- I chose to write about “Get Out” and about the fragility of the white race with the tendency to mask racist views under the impression of progressivism. THESE WERE THE INSTRUCTIONS- (Identify meaning for the film (implicit) as your theme. Consider the development of the film and theme by theory, meaning, and ideology. […]