by | Jun 24, 2022 | English Literature
PAGE 1: In Canto XXXIV (34), as he reaches the Ninth Circle of Hell, Dante reveals some historical figures as the worst of sinners. Write a one (1) page paper with clearly defined terms, topic, and developed thesis in which you discuss which historical figures YOU THINK COULD BE ADDED to that list, and why. Be sure to use quotes from the text to support your argument.
Use ONLY the texts we have read thus far to make your argument.
DRAW SPECIFICALLY FROM THE TEXT. DO NOT REFERENCE OUTSIDE SOURCES (Google, Wikipedia, student guides, encyclopedias, dictionaries, etc.). DO NOT PLAGIARIZE. Plagiarism results in an “F” on the paper, and the paper and it cannot be re-done. A second instance of plagiarism results in automatic failure of the course.
USE STANDARD MLA STYLE
https://media.pearsoncmg.com/pls/nj/essex/1323191240/beowulf.html
PAGE 2: Write a one (1) page paper with clearly defined terms, topic, and developed thesis in which you discuss the following: Petrarch’s sonnets elevate Laura to a lofty perch. Does he see himself unworthy of her love, or do his poems serve to lift him up to her level?
Be sure to use quotes from the poems, properly cited, to support your argument.
DRAW SPECIFICALLY FROM THE TEXT. DO NOT REFERENCE OUTSIDE SOURCES (Google, Wikipedia, student guides, encyclopedias, dictionaries, etc.). DO NOT PLAGIARIZE. Plagiarism results in an “F” on the paper, and the paper and it cannot be re-done. A second instance of plagiarism results in automatic failure of the course.
USE STANDARD MLA STYLE
https://media.pearsoncmg.com/pls/nj/essex/1323191240/the_sonnets_triumphs_and_other_poems_of_petrarch.html
PAGE 3: Write a one (1) page paper with clearly defined terms, topic, and developed thesis in which you discuss whether there any characters or archetypes in Spenser’s work that are similar to others we have read/studied thus far this semester. Consider whether they share characteristics and/or virtues. What do these similarities suggest? Be sure to use quotes from the text to support your argument.
Use ONLY the texts we have read thus far to make your argument.
DRAW SPECIFICALLY FROM THE TEXT. DO NOT REFERENCE OUTSIDE SOURCES (Google, Wikipedia, student guides, encyclopedias, dictionaries, etc.). DO NOT PLAGIARIZE. Plagiarism results in an “F” on the paper, and the paper and it cannot be re-done. A second instance of plagiarism results in automatic failure of the course.
USE STANDARD MLA STYLE
https://media.pearsoncmg.com/pls/nj/essex/1323191240/the_faerie_queene.html
by | Jun 23, 2022 | English Literature
Student Homework >
Watch the PowerPoint Lesson on Drama, Tragedy Shakespeare, and Hamlet.
Read: The Author’s Work as Context: William Shakespeare,” Part Three: Drama, Exploring Contexts, chapter 27, p. 1332-1338 (NL).
Review the Glossary of Dramatic Terms.
Read Acts I and II, Hamlet, and annotate, Part Three: Drama, Exploring Contexts, chapter 27, p. 1396-1418 (NL).
Take the Reading Quizzes on Hamlet, Acts I and II by Sun., July 18.
Textbook Support Reading: Ch. 26 “Plot and Structure.” Ch. 27, “The Life of Shakespeare: A Biographical Mystery” and “Exploring Shakespeare’s Work: Hamlet.” Also: Ch. 26 “Character.” (NL)
Where to Find It and Tips: You will find the Lesson PowerPoint and Glossary of Dramatic Terms in the Drama Unit folder in the Course Documents section. The quizzes on Hamlet are in the Quizzes section.
by | Jun 23, 2022 | English Literature
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Watch the PowerPoint Lesson: The Hero and the Tragic Flaw.
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Read Act III and IV, Hamlet, and annotate > see
Part Three: Drama, Exploring Contexts, chapter 27, p. 1418-1436 (NL).
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Participate in Journal Club Discussion Board on Hamlet’s Central
Soliloquy by or before Sunday, Sunday 25, 11:59 PM.
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Optional, but recommended: Read ahead for the final exam next week
Where to Find
It and Tips: All the support materials for the Drama Unit, including this
week’s PowerPoint lesson are located in the Drama Unit folder
in the Course Documents section. Our Journal Club continues in the Discussion
Board section this week.
by | Jun 20, 2022 | English Literature
Shakespeare & Tragedies: Hamlet and Macbeth and how greed illuminates social, political, cultural/ gender ideas or beliefs.
Both main characters are consumed by their own thoughts, that leads to their downfalls.
https://literatureessaysamples.com/macbeth-vs-hamlet/
THE ASSIGNMENT BRIEF AND EXAMPLE ESSAYS ARE ATTACHED. PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU BEGIN AS THESE ARE SUPER HELPFUL.
MUST INCLUDE OVER 10 SECONDARY SOURCES:
*what is Shakespearean tragedy? The Cambridge companion to Shakespearean tragedy
*The Nortons Shakespeare by Stephen Greenblatt*
*Shakespearean Tragedy by AC Bradley*
*You can take a look at the bibliographies on the example essays for more critical sources for the assignment, these have many you can read up on.*
you must explain how Shakespeare experiments with genre in relation to ONE of the following tasks:
1) to develop character; 2) to illuminate social, political, cultural, OR religious ideas or beliefs; 3) to explore either love, hate, jealousy, loyalty, OR another emotion to complicate how the spectator interprets character and action; 4) to alter or modify the linguistic register of the play.
In order to fulfil the requirements of this essay, you will need to show a good understanding of the genre or genres at work in your chosen plays, and you MUST reflect on how and where Shakespeare experiments with his generic materials. You must show how your chosen focus illustrates Shakespeare’s play of thought.
Your discussion may need to include consideration of Shakespeare’s use of linguistic devices.
Shakespeare & Tragedies: Othello and Macbeth and how greed illuminates social, political, cultural/ gender ideas or beliefs.
To assess how Shakespeare uses genre and/or generic conventions as part of a play’s “thought structure”
3. analyse and explain how Shakespeare uses linguistic and rhetorical strategies to construct character
4. identify and explain how and where Shakespeare employs specific types of thought processes or thinking strategies.
by | May 24, 2022 | English Literature
In
Western literary works, female characters often play an essential
role, whether in terms of the plot, significance, or even the poetics
of literary works. In Western literature before the Renaissance,
there are several famous women, including Helen, Penelope,
Clytemnestra, Dido, Medea, and Beatrice. For this essay, select THREE
of these characters and explain the role they have played in the
Western literary tradition. What do the differences among the three
characters you have chosen reveal about changes in the views of
women’s place in society? Your discussion should begin with a
statement illustrating your main idea, and your analysis should draw
on literary works that might include The Iliad,
Odyssey,
Aeneid,
Greek tragedies, St. Augustine’s Confessions,
and Divine Comedy.
by | May 24, 2022 | English Literature
It is important to be able to effectively incorporate your sources through direct quotation. For this activity, you will use Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address to practice writing an essay while effectively incorporating quotations to help support your discussion.
For this activity, watch the following video in preparation for your assignment:
Schnall, P. (Director). (2014). Lincoln @ Gettysburg. [Video file] Public Broadcasting Service. https://video-alexanderstreet-com.csuglobal.idm.oclc.org/watch/lincoln-gettysburg
(Links to an external site.)
This video presents historical context for Lincoln at Gettysburg. Scholars will read the address and provide analysis. Pay close attention to the analysis as it will help you to formulate your critical thinking assignment this week.
After watching the video, you will write an essay and address the following points:
What is a “proposition” in the sense that Lincoln uses it?
What does it mean to “consecrate” a place?
What is “hallowed” ground?
The Gettysburg Address is short but very famous. He was the President, he could have spoken longer, and most speakers that day in fact spoke much longer speeches. He wasn’t pressed for time. He had time to prepare. A long speech was expected of him. Why do you think Lincoln kept it so short? (Hint: Where was he speaking and why? How did his “rhetorical situation” influence him?)
Do you see any correlations from Douglass’ work to this work? If so, how do you see this occurring in the text? Be sure to quote from Douglass if you see a correlation.
You must accurately insert a quote in your analysis to provide in-text evidence from the address, and you must comment on the quote to demonstrate you are thinking in a critical manner.
NOTE:
Your paper should be 2-3 pages in length, not counting the title and reference pages, and conform to APA guidelines. Include at least two scholarly references in addition to the course textbook.
