Category: American literature

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.

AMST 320 SPRING 2024
Television in American Culture: Final Essay
Due Date: Friday May 17 by 11:59 p.m.
Submission format: Submit via Blackboard. First word of document title should be your last name.
Again, please remember to make your last name the first word of the document title.
Length requirement: 4 or 5 pages, double-spaced (max. acceptable length is 7 pages)—should work
out to about 1300 to 1600 words.
For this take-home final exam, you will be asked to consider one of the following key areas of
American television and screen media:
1. TV News
2. Pornography
3. Representation (meaning how different groups are represented in our media)
4. Children’s Television
Write an essay, with an introduction, body and conclusion explaining how this aspect of our media
works:
 in terms of who’s in charge (ownership, production, writing) and why that is important
 distribution and access
 creation of content
 regulation
 audience demographics
 representation of diversity and gender
 and effects of content
In the essay identify what you consider to be at least two positive and two negative aspects of this kind
of media content and how issues like technology, ownership and regulation influence what we see (or
don’t see!). Consider the effects on specific target audiences and society as a whole and also consider
how much power those audiences have to influence content and whether those audiences have any needs
that are not being addressed.
Then choose one key problem area related to this subject and suggest how you would attempt to
address it—would you require more regulation? Less regulation? More diverse ownership and
production personnel? More accessible technology? Give it some thought and then explain how your
solution would improve content and benefit audiences and American culture.
 Feel free to draw on ideas you posted in the discussion boards. Look back at the prompts for
each discussion board to give you ideas of “problem areas” or “issues” in each type of media.
 You must back up your arguments by referring to at least three class readings or videos (you
may also use outside sources, but they are in addition to the in-class sources, not in place of
them). Be sure to use your sources in a way that is clearly relevant to your points. Please
highlight each source you use in the text in BOLD.
 You must also back up your arguments by citing at least six specific examples from American
or western media* (specific programs/plots/characters, ads, videos, etc.) that bolster your
argument. Again, please highlight each example you use in the text in BOLD.
*Shows from other cultures that air on American broadcast, cable, or streaming networks are OK to use
as examples. So, Squid Game would be an acceptable example since it ran on Netflix.

– Revise my research paper with all its comments and suggestions
– My research paper was on identity formation connected to the book “Invisible Man” Ralph Ellison , sub-topics in my body paragraphs were 
– Fix Title, Fix paragraphs orginzation and unerstanding, Fix works cited page MLA format
Book : “Invisible Man” by Ralph Ellison
https://archive.org/details/pokemon-incenses/page/n3/mode/2up

Prompt: EAST OF EDEN: GOOD VS. EVIL
Answer all parts of this prompt in the proper order. One outside source is required.
Explore the concept of good and evil in East of Eden, focusing on Ch.34 in particular.
How does this relate to the concept of “timshel? What is the implication in Lee’s statement that Cal has a choice? Is Cathy evil? Is Cal evil? Is Adam good? Is Aron good? Explain. (You may explore other characters, too.)
Your paper should refer to the “Crash Course in Ethics” slide, Good vs. Evil, and “East of Eden and Philosophy” PowerPoint (both count as outside sources).
Feel free to include other observations and speculations about the novel and its characters.) You may compare and contrast this topic to the 1955 film and/or the 1981 television miniseries if you like.
Only videos, PowerPoint presentations, and links to external sites are accepted as outside sources. All sources must be properly referenced (MLA, APAS, or CMS)
Sources should be 1: The book, “East of Eden” by John Steinbeck and 2: An external outside source.
FORMAT: This essay has to be between approx. 2 and 4 pages, double-spaced, with a medium font size such as 11/12. No specific font, just a legible one!. (That is approx. the same as 600-1100 words.) Give yourself at least 10 days to complete this assignment. I suggest you write at least two drafts before submitting your essay. This assignment has to be submitted as a Word file attachment. Otherwise I can’t write comments in the paper. You cannot submit the essay as a .pages file! Text submissions (not as Word files) will lose 3 points.  (Be aware that you will probably not be able to submit an essay using your smartphone.) Please do not submit .pdf files. I can open and read them, but I can’t add comments to them.
Sources: You have to use, and refer to, the textbook and the relevant Module(s).  In addition, you have to research at least one link in the Module(s) and include it in your essay. The only research of outside sources allowed for this essay is research of links provided in the Modules. “East of Eden and Philosophy” PowerPoint counts as an outside source. All quotes have to be clearly indicated by quotation marks, even quotes from the Reader and East of Eden.  When you refer to or quote sources linked in the Modules, you have to provide a list of Works Cited/Bibliography.  Use MLA, APA, or CMS style. Keep quotes short and relevant. 

Critically analyze elements from a piece of literature reviewed during class, contained in the textbook, or available via an outside source. You can use any literature piece.

Thesis statement: In F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby, the deaths of Myrtle Wilson, Jay Gatsby, and George Wilson illuminate vital themes: moral decay, the destruction of the American dream, and illusion versus reality
Please proofread essay according to rubric below.
This is written by a 16 year old.
Honors American Literature – Scoring Rubric
The Great Gatsby Project 
Does the writer . . .
*** Ideas    ___/25                                                                                    
Show independent thought that highlights specific, detailed aspects of the novel.
Offer support and proof for each main idea.
Use direct quotes and references that support ideas.
Elaborate, extend and connect the main ideas to the paragraphs.
***Word Choice & Sentence Fluency    ___/20                                                                                                                                                                                       
Choose words and terminology to make the message clear.
Use original phrasing and avoid trite, overused phrases.
Use formal writing that avoids slang and other overused phrases.                                                               
Use sentences that have a cadence and enable easy, fluid reading.
Vary the structure and length of the sentences.
Use strong transitions to link the main ideas.
*** Organization     ____/10                                                                              
Identifies the purpose of each section of the project.
Have a clear and logical organization that allows the ideas to flow together.
*** Voice   ___ /10                                                                                                
Shows originality in the writing?
Does it show a strong concern for connecting and explaining ideas to
the reader?
Allow writing style to shine through by constructing clear prose.
Use active sentence construction a majority of the time.
Clarify complex ideas with clarity.
*** Conventions & Presentation     ___/10                                                      
have few to no errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation?
Allows the reader to follow the text’s logic clearly?
Presents a title on the paper with an engaging title?
*** Sophistication ____/10
Demonstrates sophistication of thought and/or develops a complex literary argument. By doing any of the following: 
1. Identify and explore complexities within the novel with polished ideas. 
2. Illuminate your interpretation of the ideas by situating them within a broader context.
3.  Employ a style that is consistently vivid and persuasive. 
Total Score ___/85

war can be historical, and it can be social.
Examples of both include:
A historical war (World War I and II, and the potentiality of World War III)
A “civil war” (North v. South and regionalism)
A culture war (my religion, beliefs, or politicians are correct and yours are not)
Discrimination (race and/or gender)
The people (democracy) v. the State (the republic)
Ideological (a differing value system, such as placing importance on animal life)
Person v. society (who are you? And how does the world influence that?)
Person v. self (internal struggles with opposing goals or viewpoints within the person
You will select a text and argue how the text presents a war.
Your essay will require careful analysis of the evidence in the text.
Conclude the essay with your viewpoint of what can learned from reading the text.
Requirements:
1. Interpret how the text is a war story. What “war”? And how is it presented?
Example of an inappropriate thesis because it’s too factual: Wilfred Owen’s poem,
“Dulce et Decorum Est,” is about World War I. Okay, so what? What does Owen have to
say about World War I?
2. Incorporate and cite direct quotes
3. Explain all quoted material —no dropped quotes.
4. Include a Works Cited page
5. At least two, credible sources should be incorporated for social or historical context (you will need some help understanding some of the history, so research and cite it).
6. Five pages at the minimum (about 2,500 words) with MLA formatting (this is a 200-level college course, so the minimum must be met). Pages will be counted 
Clarifications:  Due to the rise of AI generators and other means of academic dishonesty, the following issues result in an automatic F for the paper:
-No in-text citations from the literature
-No in-text citations for researched material
-No Works Cited page
-Does not meet the page or word count
-Recycles content from the first paper
“A” papers are marked by:
-An arguable thesis (is debatable)
-Clear explanations of supporting ideas for the thesis statement (reasoning “why?”)
-Well-selected evidence (direct quotes)
-Thoroughly analyzed evidence (discussed quotes)
-Credible sources (written by authorities in the field)
-Ethical incorporation of source material (cited)
write proffessionally but still like you are a college student