Literature

Major Artist research paper, This paper should be more than just being “about” the artist. More than a biography. Identify a theme or central idea about the artist or his/her artwork (your thesis) as it relates to a theme (identity, race, gender) and then build the paper around that idea. Include 4 references (four — websites will only count as sources if they are online versions of print material) and that any direct borrowing of wording from these sources will be indicated by quotation marks and listed on the works cited page. Step 2: Write the analysis (remember, this is not a biography paper so your thesis needs to be about the art) Research information about the artist and their background Identify a common theme within the artist works What is the context of their work? Cultural? Spiritual? Political? Historical? Use MLA format (Times New Roman 12-point size font, double-spaced, appropriate in-text citations, Works Cited page, etc…)

PLEASE READ THE PASSAGE IN THE FILE ATTACHED AND ANSWER THE BELOW.  1. What is Tolstoy’s attitude toward his character, Pozdnyshev? What kind of person is he? What are his views on love? Do you agree with his conception of love? Support your opinion with examples from the text.

Either side is OK. Make sure to stick with the outline below. Choose one from these Positions FOR Objectivity:  Descartes’ Scientific Method / Empiricism Marx’s Historical Materialism / Ideology Critique Vs. Choose one from these Positions AGAINST Objectivity:  Nietzsche’s Existential Perspectivism (Subjectivity) Abram’s Phenomenology (Intersubjectivity) Hence, these are the possible debate options: (select one) ?Science vs Perspectivism ?Science vs Phenomenology ?Historical Materialism vs Perspectivism ?Historical Materialism vs Phenomenology  PROMPT: Write an 800-900 word essay in which you argue FOR or AGAINST the conclusion that objectivity is the best way to know the truth about reality. Use one well-developed example to make your case. Use (only) texts assigned or discussed in this class to make your argument.  USE THIS PARAGRAPH OUTLINE: 1.Introduction: (a) Briefly distinguish three ways of getting at the truth about reality: “objectivity,” “subjectivity,” and “intersubjectivity.” (b) State your thesis clearly, indicating the position you will take for or against objectivity and the opposition you will take up in response to your argument. And (c) Preview: Promise to demonstrate the strength of [your position] over [your opposition’s position] by comparing and contrasting their views on [the truth about example X].  2.Argument for your position: Explain how your position reveals truth in general. Develop (in depth) an example that supports your thesis: This is the truth about X.  3.Consider your opposition: Explain how the opposition’s position reveals the truth in general. Using the same example provide a contrasting (in depth) depiction of the truth about X. 4.Analysis: Compare & Contrast: (a) Explain the truth revealed by your position that is not revealed by the opposition’s position; (b) consider the truth revealed by your opposition’s position that is not revealed by your position. 5.Conclude with a comparative judgment & implications: (a) State the comparative advantage your position has over the other: and (b) speculate about the good consequences that will follow from it.  Need brief refresher on how to write an argumentative essay: OWL Writing Lab

Write an essay that analyzes W. G. Sebald’s The Rings of Saturn in terms of James Hillman’s chapter “Pathologizing: The Wound and the Eye.” How might Hillman’s chapter help us frame and understand Sebald’s book? Choose any aspect or aspects of Hillman’s theories and use these to interpret The Rings of Saturn (or vice-versa: use Sebald to understand Hillman). Your essay must advance a well-defined argument, include a clear thesis statement or paragraph near the beginning, and be grounded in close analysis of specific passages and textual details from both Hillman and Sebald. Cite directly from both texts when necessary to support your case.

Write a 150 word analysis that answers the following question- Hemingway is often accused of being a chauvinistic writer. After reading this story—do you think this is a fair critique? Does he have a preference for his male character? Is the female character fully formed and believable? A minimum of one (1) Figurative/Connotative Device found in the work should be mentioned. Include a minimum of one (1) quote from the work with author name/page number reference in parentheses following the quote.

Uncle Tom’s Cabin was a successful protest novel against slavery because it relied on melodrama and sentimentality – in other words, it made an emotional appeal to its readers. How does slam poetry use emotion to deliver its message? What is effective about this tool? What is ineffective about it?  Give specific examples to illustrate your arguments.250-300 words

Pick one character from any of the three short stories we have read so far.  Be sure to follow the guidelines for a proper character analysis.  The paper should be two pages (typed) in MLA format.  Points are taken off for MLA format.  Refer to the text or the Purdue Owl website if you need a refresher. Guidelines: 1) Pay attention to the character’s ethics. Does the character make just or unjust choices? 2) Decide whether the character’s actions are wise or unwise. 3) What is the character’s motivation? As you are mulling over the pros and cons of each character’s internal thoughts and external actions, you will want to also consider why the character is acting or thinking in a particular way. Has the author given you any clues about the character’s past? 4) Consider the effects of the character’s behavior on other characters. 5) Look for repeatedly used words that describe the character. Those words often give insight into a character’s psychology and motivations. 6) Be aware of items associated with the character. They may say something about his or her state of mind. 7) Read between the lines. Often what a character does not say is as important as what he or she does say. 8) Is the character “flat” or “round”? A character is considered flat (or static) when he or she does not experience change of any kind, does not grow from beginning to end.  Round characters are those who do experience some sort of growth. 9) Consider the historical time period of the character. Refrain from making modern judgments about the past; put the character’s actions and thoughts in context. 10) Finally, what does the author think? Look for any of the author’s own judgments about the characters he or she has created. The author may be directing you toward an intended interpretation.

Discuss the relationship between Aquinas’s ethical/political thought and Aristotle’s. Must have a clear argumentative thesis statement that explicitly states what the paper will argue, not just a summary of Aquinas and Aristotle’s philosophies. Sources should come from here:  http://classics.mit.edu/Aristotle/politics.html (BOOKS 1-4) https://www.ccel.org/ccel/aquinas/summa.toc.html (ONLY FROM QUESTIONS  90 to 105)

this essay is about irony in the book oedipus rex, There are many reasons why an author might use irony: Irony can heighten suspense. Irony can add humor. Irony can assist in developing the depth of a character. Irony can express theme Irony can assist in foreshadowing Analyze how the playwright uses irony (situational, dramatic, and verbal) throughout the play, and analyze how its use Makes Oedipus a less (or more) sympathetic character OR Highlights Oedipus’ tragic flaw You should first think about how you want to organize your essay. This is easy because you will discuss each of the different types of irony. The challenge, however, is in deciding if the irony makes Oedipus more or less sympathetic and how (ex: it is ironic that Oedipus leaves Corinth to avoid his fate, and the oracle comes true anyway; however, how does that make him more sympathetic?) Or, you may want to think about Oedipus’ hamartia. Is he too proud? Is he too easily angered? Is he too quick to jump to conclusions? Whatever you think his flaw is, how is it showcased by the enormous amount of irony in the play? Remember, in each of your body paragraphs, you must have purpose statements that go back to your thesis and answer this second part of the prompt. Example thesis statements: Through Sophocles’ use of verbal, situational, and dramatic irony, Oedipus becomes a seemingly more sympathetic character leading up to the culmination of his demise. The generous use of verbal, situational, and dramatic irony highlights Oedipus’s hubris, and through his over-confidence and pride, his hamartia causes him to become the tragic hero of his prophesied fate. **(remember you do not have to use all three types of irony, SO your thesis may only have verbal or situational irony instead of the three; it could also be just one of them listed such as dramatic irony in the underlined words above). ***NOTE When citing quotes from Oedipus Rex, you will put Sophocles and the page number in parentheses. Ex: Jocasta says, “For God’s love, let us have no more questioning! / Is your life nothing to you?” (Sophocles 1112). A backslash shows where one line ends and another begins. You do put a space before and after the slash . Anything over three lines of verse needs to be blocked. this is what was provided

Please follow the instructions thoroughly  choose a children’s  book in the Informational Text genre. Complete the prompts for the Book Reflection in a word processing document and submit as a Word document or PDF. Make sure that the book chosen tells a story. APA Works Cited information for the book (1 point) What is the topic covered in the text? (1 point) Identify the format of the text. (1 point) How do graphics affect understanding of the text? (If the text has no graphics, explain whether or not they would have been helpful.) (2 points) Explain 3 text features in the book and their purpose. (3 points) Provide a brief review of the book, including the level of authenticity in its representation of the historical period or event and the impact it has on the story. (2 points) You will be graded on your level of accuracy and detail, including your application of information from the week’s lecture. I’ve provided the lecture attached as well as this 5 minute video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSGX34Zf82c