Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Literary Essay 1: Comparison/ Contrast essay Due Date: Sept 28, 2012

Literary Essay 1: Comparison/ Contrast essay                     Due Date: Sept 28, 2012
Choose one of the following tasks:

Task 1:
Our unit has discussed many different types of heroes, characters, and archetypes. Using the information, you have learned in class about characterization compare and contrast any major characters from two different literary works that we have read. You can use any two literary stories read in class for this unit.
Task 2:
Using the information learned about the archetypical hero quest, compare/ contrast a main character from any story read in this unit to the hero archetype. Discuss whether the main character represents the hero archetype and fulfills the requirements of the hero’s journey.
Instructions:
Your essay must be a well-written and organized comparison and contrast essay, 3-4 pages in length, include elements of characterization, be typed in black ink, typed in Times New Roman 12pt. font, include a cover page and a bibliography, be in MLA Style formatting, at least 2 in-text citations (quotes), show correct usage of grammar and show evidence of the writing process (outline, roughdraft, final draft). 

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