Short Essay #2 Writing Prompt
Pick ONE of the prompts to write a two page (500-700 word) essay:
1. Gender—What different types of women and women are distinguishable in the novel? What characteristics do the men share? What characteristics do the women share?
(HINT: Choose EITHER men OR women to discuss in this essay)
2. Sexuality—How is sexuality represented in the novel and why is sexuality important? Give examples of how Marquez uses sexuality to help the characters grow.
3. Power—What conclusions can you make about Marquez’s opinion of war? More specifically, how does war affect men, their families and the community as a whole?
Rough Draft DUE: Tuesday, March 25
Revised Draft DUE: Tuesday, April 1
Pick ONE of the prompts to write a two page (500-700 word) essay:
1. Gender—What different types of women and women are distinguishable in the novel? What characteristics do the men share? What characteristics do the women share?
(HINT: Choose EITHER men OR women to discuss in this essay)
2. Sexuality—How is sexuality represented in the novel and why is sexuality important? Give examples of how Marquez uses sexuality to help the characters grow.
3. Power—What conclusions can you make about Marquez’s opinion of war? More specifically, how does war affect men, their families and the community as a whole?
Rough Draft DUE: Tuesday, March 25
Revised Draft DUE: Tuesday, April 1
The same scoring guide posted on this blog is what I will be using to grade this assignment as well.
2 comments:
MS HARRIS.... I CAN'T FIND WORD COUNT ON OPEN OFFICE AND I DON'T HAVE IT ON ANYTHING ELSE.... WAT TO DO?? =/
OH AND I REALLY LIKE CHAPTER TWELVE. PROBABLY MORE THAN ANY OTHER.
Ms. Harris
I picked Prompt 1 and I can't find a way to make my point without reiterating what happened in the story. I'm bringing in what I have for my paper in tommorow, kay?
~Ashley
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