Category: Literature

Please follow the instructions correctly and don’t use old and fancy words keep it at a decent level.  I don’t need this to be a pro essay. I need this to be a college-level essay but with minimum mistakes. 

Choose three concepts we have explored since the beginning of the term and make an argument for why we need to continue to explore these concepts if we are to have a world worth living in.  You will be graded on how robust your answer is as well as how you demonstrate your mastery of the works in which these concepts are found.  Examples need to be included
3 concepts/works we have discussed are:
In “An Essay on Man,” Pope explores the nature of man as he was created by the Divine.  At once, he characterizes man as one who can accomplish great things yet remains a part of creation.  He is important, but he has a place, in other words. 
The American Transcendentalists can be characterized as the political arm of the English Romantics.  Wordsworth, Blake, et. al. wrote.  Emerson and especially Thoreau wrote and acted.  
Sun-mi Hwang’s The Hen Who Dreamed She Could Fly is, from the beginning, a story about hope and redemption.

Topic: The characters’ loss of identity is a predominant
theme of the book. Discuss each of the main characters’
loss of identity as the book progresses, and how this
brings about the devastation that occurs in the book.
(Ralph, Piggy, Roger and Jack)

Write a close analysis essay (600-750 words) that presents a compelling argument by comparing and contrasting two literary texts. While analyzing each of the chosen texts with the close reading method, juxtapose the intricacies of each text, examining specific similarities and differences between them. It is important to make an original, arguable thesis statement that illuminates the significance of these comparisons. Rather than simply enumerating similarities or differences, please keep in mind that you have to demonstrate a deeper thematic understanding and analytical insight through the comparative approach. Support your argument with detailed textual evidence, critical insights, and consideration of the broader contexts of the texts.
In your essay, you must:
craft a specific argumentative thesis that articulates your original idea found from the comparative analysis of the two texts.
make body paragraphs with clear topic sentences indicating which aspects of the chosen texts are being compared and what significant meaning is drawn from each comparison.
demonstrate your critical insights and analytical skills instead of summarizing the poems’ content or stating their obvious traits.
include a concise concluding statement suggesting the broader significance of your argument within the context of the poems or literary criticism on them.
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Introduction:
Introduce the two poems, “The Lady of Shalott” by Alfred, Lord Tennyson, and “Ode to the West Wind” by Percy Bysshe Shelley.
Mention their significance in English literature and their thematic focus on nature, transformation, and the human condition.
Body Paragraph 1: Comparing “The Lady of Shalott” and “Ode to the West Wind”
Nature as a Symbol:
The Lady of Shalott: Tennyson’s poem intricately weaves nature into its fabric, employing it not only as a backdrop but also as a powerful symbol. The river flowing by the Lady’s tower represents the boundary between her secluded existence and the vibrant outside world she yearns to be a part of. It symbolizes both the allure and the peril of freedom, as the Lady risks her safety and societal norms to break free from her confinement and embrace life.
Ode to the West Wind: Similarly, Shelley’s poem presents nature, embodied by the West Wind, as a potent symbol of change and transformation. The wind’s elemental force represents the unstoppable march of time and the inevitability of change. It symbolizes the cyclical nature of life, as the wind brings about both destruction and renewal, carrying the seeds of transformation in its wake.
Themes of Transformation:
The Lady of Shalott: Tennyson’s poem revolves around the theme of transformation, both literal and metaphorical. The Lady’s decision to defy the curse that binds her and venture into the outside world signifies her desire for autonomy and self-discovery. Her journey down the river towards Camelot marks a pivotal moment of transformation, as she chooses to embrace her destiny and assert her agency in the face of societal constraints.
Ode to the West Wind: In Shelley’s poem, the theme of transformation is explored through the imagery of the West Wind and its transformative power. The wind serves as a catalyst for change, inspiring the speaker to seek renewal and rejuvenation. The poem’s speaker implores the wind to “make me thy lyre” and “drive my dead thoughts over the universe,” expressing a desire to be swept up in the wind’s transformative force and carried towards new horizons.
Imagery and Symbolism:
The Lady of Shalott: Tennyson’s poem is rich in symbolic imagery, which contributes to its dreamlike atmosphere and allegorical undertones. The tapestry the Lady weaves serves as a metaphor for her life, confined to a world of artifice and illusion. The mirror she gazes into reflects her isolation and longing, while the landscape outside her window symbolizes the freedom and beauty she yearns for but cannot attain.
Ode to the West Wind: Similarly, Shelley’s poem is replete with vivid imagery that captures the elemental force of the West Wind. The wind is personified as a “wild spirit” and a “dirge of the dying year,” evoking a sense of awe and reverence for the power of nature. The wind’s ability to “lift me as a wave” and “scatter […] thy faded leaves” symbolizes its capacity to bring about change and renewal, sweeping away the old and ushering in the new.
Tone and Mood:
The Lady of Shalott: Tennyson’s poem maintains a melancholic and haunting tone throughout, reflecting the Lady’s sense of isolation and longing. The poem’s atmosphere is tinged with a sense of foreboding, as the Lady’s fate becomes increasingly inevitable.
Ode to the West Wind: In contrast, Shelley’s poem oscillates between moments of despair and moments of hope, mirroring the speaker’s fluctuating emotions. The poem’s tone shifts from awe and reverence towards the power of nature to a desperate plea for liberation and renewal.
In comparing “The Lady of Shalott” and “Ode to the West Wind,” it becomes evident that both poems share a deep fascination with nature and its transformative power. While Tennyson’s poem focuses on the individual’s quest for autonomy and self-discovery, Shelley’s poem explores the broader themes of change and renewal in the face of adversity. Despite their differences in tone and subject matter, both poems offer profound insights into the human condition and the enduring power of nature to inspire and transform.
conclusion
Reflect on the enduring significance of both poems in English literature, highlighting their exploration of nature, transformation, and the human condition.

All the instructions are attached (Ancient Egypt 2024 Essay 3 File). Do not use outside sources (Only sources I shared here). Here are some of the sources, the rest are attached as files: (I am going to share other sources later due to the size limit for uploading)
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read from page 186 to 240,
These are the things we should focus on while making our presentation.
The techniques, characters, and context.
The points of discussion are:
1. The novel as a burlesque.
2- The novel as picaresque.
3- The novel as a work of social and political criticism. 
4- The novel as a comic epic in prose.
5- Innocence vs. experience.
6- Religious doctrine vs. virtue.

Week 3 discussion
Explain how the works of Garvey and du Bois created the foundation of the modern American Civil Rights movement. Use quotes from both of these author’s works to support your analysis. (use 1 scholarly articles)
Garvey’s ideas, at the time, were popular but also very controversial and many writers of the era disagreed with him. Why might writers such as Langston Hughes and Ida B. Wells disagree with Garvey’s ideas? Quote from their works to support your answer.
Specific Instructions: Your initial post should be substantive and specific. Examples, questions, and original analysis and ideas are just some suggestions for how to respond to a discussion question. Please respond to at least 2 other students. Responses should be substantive and contribute to a discussion.
https://awpc.cattcenter.iastate.edu/2017/03/09/mob-murder-in-a-christian-nation-june-1-1909/
https://poets.org/poem/i-too
https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/barnett-ida-wells-1862-1931/
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2003/feb/22/featuresreviews.guardianreview30
https://www.biography.com/activists/marcus-garvey
https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/garvey-impact/

Choose one of the following topics
Love and/or Marriage
Manners/Etiquette
Social Status and/or Wealth
Education and/or Intelligence
Duty and/or Respectability 
Identify the criticism Wilde is making about this topic in his society through satire
Write a well developed paragraph that discusses 
Wilde’s satirical criticism about your chosen topic and provides two pieces of textual evidence and analysis for support 

*This order requires authenticity and AI report. 
Respond to this discussion by constructing a one-paragraph argument about ONE of the following topics:
figurative language,
personification, or
figures of speech: simile, metaphor, personification, apostrophe, overstatement, understatement, metonymy, paradox, symbol, allegory, or irony.
Once you have selected a topic, complete the following:
Make a claim in response to one of the topics above.
Add evidence to support your claim in the form of a quotation to illustrate the point you are making. See Module 8 Writer’s Workshop: MLA Format for Poetry Questions for information about the format for quoting poems. 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rimUxNieg48 
Add analysis by explaining how your quote proves or illustrates your claim.
ASSIGNED POEMS TO CHOSE FROM: 
Hughes, “Harlem”
Marvell, “To His Coy Mistress”
Whitman, “Hours continuing long, sore and heavy-hearted”
Herrick, “To the Virgins, to Make Much of Time”
Thomas, “Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night”
Donne, “Death, Be Not Proud”
Brooks, “A Song In The Front Yard”
Crane, “War is Kind”
Dunbar, “Sympathy”
Jarrell, “The Death of the Ball Turret Gunner”