Last Paper Due April 15th

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