Category: American literature

Research Paper on The Origins of American Folklore and what place they hold in contemporary society. 

Write a well-organized, well-developed essay of at least 4-5 double-spaced pages (1-inch margins around). Choose ONE topic that you did not write (Midterm or later)
The essay should BE AT LEAST 5 DOUBLE-SPACED PAGES (font 12).
If you use any outside sources, list them briefly ( last name of the author and page # in the text), complete citation” Author’s last name, first name. Title of the story or the essay in “. Title of the book in italics (Place of publication: publisher, year, pp. ##). The internet: complete URL.
The topics:
Choose one of the topics below and write a well-organized essay of 5 double-spaced 
pages.
Do not retell the stories — analyze them using the plot only to support your ideas.
MY TOPIC IS: Compare the impact of Emerson’s “The Poet” on Whitman and Dickinson and write about the speaker and themes in “Song of Myself” (1-15, especially 1–7)  and other Whitman’s poems, such as When Lilacs Last in the 
Dooryard Bloom’d”  with Emily Dickinson’s  
“Because I could not stop for Death,” “I am 
Nobody,” “The Soul selects her own Society,” 
and other poems, such as  “This is my Letter to the World,”  “Fame is a fickle food” (1659 in Johnson) and write a comparative essay. 

Write a well-organized, well-developed essay of at least 4-5 double-spaced pages (1-inch margins around). Choose ONE topic that you did not write (Midterm or later)
The essay should BE AT LEAST 5 DOUBLE-SPACED PAGES (font 12).
If you use any outside sources, list them briefly ( last name of the author and page # in the text), complete citation” Author’s last name, first name. Title of the story or the essay in “. Title of the book in italics (Place of publication: publisher, year, pp. ##). The internet: complete URL.
Do not retell the stories — analyze them using the plot only to support your ideas.
My topic is: 
2. Compare the impact of Emerson’s “The Poet” on Whitman and Dickinson and write about the speaker and themes in “Song of Myself” (1-15, especially 1–7)  and other Whitman’s poems, such as When Lilacs Last in the Dooryard Bloom’d”  with Emily Dickinson’s  “Because I could not stop for Death,” “I am Nobody,” “The Soul selects her own Society,” and other poems, such as  “This is my Letter to the World,”  “Fame is a fickle food” (1659 in Johnson) and write a comparative essay.  
The files below is the reading of all the stories. 
This here is a link to When Lilacs Last in the 
Dooryard Bloom’d

Double space, Times New Roman, font 12
2 quotes per body paragraph
Well integrated quotes with page numbers
No personal pronouns
Biggest essay of the term. Heavy percentage of final grade
Themes per paragraph: The American Dream, love, wealth, and class
Intro to be a thesis statement on the themes in the novel.
One theme per paragraph with two quotes with page numbers to support the theme
Total of five well written paragraphs supporting thesis statement and themes

I need a Golden Thread/Summative Essay. It needs to be 8 paragraphs and have 2 quotes per paragraph in MLA with page numbers from the quotes. This is my thesis which needs to be part of the intro paragraph:  
In examining ‘Identity and Belonging in America’ through the lens of ‘The Kite Runner,’ ‘The Great Gatsby,’ ‘There There,’ the movie ‘Get Out,’ and ‘Punching the Air,’ it becomes evident that despite diverse backgrounds and experiences, individuals in America navigate a complex journey of self-discovery and societal integration, shaped by cultural, racial, and socioeconomic forces, ultimately revealing the struggle to reconcile personal identity with societal expectations in the pursuit of genuine belonging. 

Length and form: These journals are not required to be in essay format, but should conform to standard English grammar.
Note: While I would like these assignments to be somewhat personal, students should realize that these entries may be considered for sharing with the class.
Evaluation: Student grades will be based on a collection of criteria. 1. Relevance: Students are expected to address the assignment directly. While there are many opportunities for free thinking and open response within the curriculum, this assignment is meant to serve a clear focus.
2. Thoroughness: Responses, regardless of whether the task for the day is a written journal or some other means of expression, should evidence care and thought. In written responses, simple factual recording of events (unless that is the task of the assignment) will not receive as high an evaluation as one which clearly displays engagement on the part of the student. Although a minimum requirement of one written page is specified in the assignments, the word “minimum” will be stressed. I anticipate closer to two (or more) pages. Limiting responses to one page only will carry a penalty.
3. Form and Style: Journals are expected to follow standard conventions regarding sentence construction and variety, as well as effective vocabulary choices, etc. Students are held accountable for exercising standard English conventions of grammar, spelling, and usage where appropriate to the genre, implied audience, purpose, and degree of formality.
There should be no use of the internet or other sources for the completion of any of the journal assignments. Use of internet or other sources will result in automatic “F” for the assignment.
Respond to two to three readings for the week; this week includes Trickster Tales, Phillis Wheatley, Countee Cullen, Sonia Sanchez, and Edgar Allan Poe, among others. Your responses may be responding to what you may have read or your life experiences that relate to the literature.
Your postings should be 1-2 paragraphs for each reading.
Winnegbago (Native American Trickster Tale)
An African American trickster tale
Lorna Dee Cervantes Carlos (Be American)
Phillis Wheatly America & Being American

I want this termpaper/research paper to answer following questions:
Research Questions
How do race, class and gender intersect in the
characterization and development of the main character Delia Jones and what
implications does this intersectionality have for her experiences and choices?
How does the relationship between Delia and Sykes
evolve over the course of the story in relation to intersectionality? How does
Delia’s experience as a black woman shape her response to Sykes’s actions and
influence the power dynamics within their relationship?
I also crafted this introduction to explain what I want the term paper roughly to be about. If you want to change it completly or add something, it would be fine.
Introduction:
In Zora Neale Hurston’s
short story “Sweat” the author writes about a black woman named Delia Jones,
whose experiences illustrate the daily struggles and challenges faced by black
women of her time.  Through the lens of the
main protagonist, we are confronted with the ways in which her race, class and
gender intersect to shape her character and influence her choices as she
challenges these dynamics.[KJ(g1]  Delia Jones ultimately emerges
as a symbol of strength and agency in the face of oppression. Written
in 1926 during the Harlem Renaissance, the story challenges the racist and
disparaging stereotypes of its time and shows how African American experiences are
influenced by factors such as class and gender.
In this paper, I argue that Zora Neal Hurston’s “Sweat”
illustrates the intersectionality of race, class and gender through the
characterization and character development of Delia Jones. Furthermore, this
paper aims to analyze the evolving relationship between Delia Jones and her
husband, Sykes, within the framework of intersectionality by examining how
their identities influence their interactions and power dynamics throughout the
story.
To answer the research questions of this paper, I will
use a qualitative approach. This involves a detailed
analysis of Zora Neale Hurston’s “Sweat,” focusing on the
characterization and development of the main character, Delia Jones, as well as
the dynamics of her relationship with her husband Sykes.

The text is give it’s three different text. I’ve put the questions on a separate document just answer them and add evidence from the sources you used as well as the source at the bottom thank you.

Expanding on the second title, “Reality versus Fantasy: Analyzing Madness in Tennessee Williams’ Masterpiece,” the essay would delve into the intricate relationship between reality, fantasy, and madness as depicted in “A Streetcar Named Desire.”
The title sets the stage for an exploration of how characters in the play grapple with the tension between the harsh realities of their lives and the comforting allure of fantasy. Blanche DuBois, in particular, serves as a prime example of someone who retreats into illusions of grandeur and refinement to shield herself from the painful truths of her past and present.
Throughout the essay, various scenes and character interactions would be analyzed to illustrate the ways in which reality and fantasy intersect and collide. Quotes and textual evidence would be used to highlight moments where characters blur the lines between what is real and what is imagined, showcasing the psychological complexities at play.
Furthermore, the essay would examine how this struggle between reality and fantasy contributes to the theme of madness in the play. As characters like Blanche become increasingly detached from reality, their mental stability deteriorates, leading to tragic consequences.
By analyzing the portrayal of reality, fantasy, and madness in “A Streetcar Named Desire,” the essay would offer insights into Tennessee Williams’ masterful exploration of the human psyche and the fragile boundaries between sanity and insanity.

1. Using your understanding of the specified theory, offer an analysis of either Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Purloined Letter” or Charlotte Perkins Gilman’s “The Yellow Wallpaper” in a full paragraph or two. In your response, explain the significance of viewing the work through this lens.
What to Submit:
Submit the assignment as a Word document with double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, and one-inch margins. Your journal assignment should be 1 to 2 paragraphs in length.
2. After previewing guidelines for Part I and Part II of your final project, review the Final Project Part I Sampledocument and the Final Project Part II Sampledocument.
These examples illustrate how the three milestones fit together to form the final project and how the reflection paper applies what the students learned. In this journal assignment, write any questions you may have for clarification regarding these sample papers. If you do not have any questions, provide one to two sentences on what you are looking forward to writing about in your final project.
This is a pass/fail activity. You will gain points by participating.