Last Paper Due April 15th
April
1 ASSIGN
FINAL PAPER
3
WORK ON PAPER, NO CLASS
8
BRING IN DRAFTS FOR REVIEW 1137
10
BRING IN DRAFTS FOR REVIEW 1137
15 FINAL PAPER DUE (Bring to my office)
3 PAGES, DOUBLE SPACED, SIZE 12 TIMES NEW ROMAN
ANY PLAGIARISM IS AN AUTOMATIC F.
USE TWO OUTSIDE
SOURCES (NOT INCLUDING THE TEXT!) AND QUOTE THE PRIMARY TEXTS AS WELL.
USE THE EXAMPLE PAPER HANDOUT FOR MLA GUIDELINES!!
Refer to the class blog for outside source info: eng215spring2019.blogspot.com
Pick ONE of the essay topics below for your paper.
The Bluest Eye (You can use
examples from Eve’s Bayou in any of
these questions)
1)
Define how Pecola’s idea of beauty is influenced by what society
tells her. You can reference the idea of blue eyes, the dolls, the role Maureen
and any other examples you may find helpful. She is driven to sadness because
she cannot achieve many of the qualities that define beauty.
2)
Morrison calls the problem Pecola faces with beauty and society
“The Thing”—in this essay explain she meant by this and how it effects her.
3)
Cholly’s rape of Pecola is obviously an upsetting scene. For
this essay explain what past events in his life have led him to commit such an
act. (Think of his overall feeling of powerlessness).
4)
Explain the living situation of the Breedlove’s and how that
effects their lives. The fact that they live in a storefront puts their very
unhappy lives on display. How does this effect their lives?
5)
What similarities or differences do you see between The Bluest Eye and Eve’s Bayou? For this question, use examples from both and two
outside sources.
- Never end a paragraph
with a quote.
- Cite outside sources
within in your text; if it appears on your works cited page it has to be
used in the paper (direct quotes or paraphrasing).
- Always keep in mind: is
this quote proving and supporting my thesis? If not, do not use it!
- WITHOUT A WORKS CITED
PAGE OR OUTSIDE SOURCES THE PAPER WILL FAIL
