American Literature I

I would like for you to answer these 11 questions. If you would like the reading material I can send that information also. --- Unit 1 Assignment The following are a number of reading selections from various authors as well as a number of questions which correspond to those readings. When you answer the question, be sure to write down the question number and copy the question. Take your time and give complete answers. I encourage you to "react" to the material; let me know what you think and why you think that way! Note: Please wait until you have completed questions 1- 11 before you submit the Unit 1 assignment to your instructor for grading. Click on the Quick Tour button on ... click for more

The Yellow Wallpaper

Please help. This is supposed to be a group project but I really haven't had much help in that are. The assignment had three parts. I have already completed the first two but I am having problems pulling the last part together: here is what it asks to do. 1. Examine your group's first set of responses and look for ways in which your interpretations agreed with and/or disagreed with the sample student essays. 2 As a group, create one essay that summarizes your group's responses to all of the questions above. The essay should be a report about the conclusions that group came to, both about the story and about the sample student explications of the story. Since participation isn't what... click for more

This posting explores imagery within Pastan's "Sometimes in Winter."

"Sometimes in Winter" is an excellent example of Linda Pastan's use of imagery to advance theme. This posting explores examples of her imagery within the piece.

What is the role of dreams in Hawthorne's "Young Goodman Brown?"

Hawthorne's " Young Goodman Brown" includes details that lead readers to conclude that Brown's experiences were a dream, or which details would lead you to believe that it actually happened to him. This posting examines this proposal.

Write a Thorough discussion of The Contrast by Royall Tyler

Write a Thorough discussion of The Contrast by Royall Tyler, pointing out the three parallels in character that Tyler uses to support his main and secondary themes. Use specific examples from the play to support your statements.