format MLA format
references, 3 required sources; 1 electronic source, additional sources may by used. sources should be reputable, authoritative, credible sources. students are encouraged to utilize the New York public library (www.nypl.org) in addition to the mandl library to conduct research. wikipedia will not be accepted as a source.
citation both in text citations and a word cited page are mandatory. students are required to appropriately cite their sources.
length 3-4 pages, double spaced 12pt times new roman front (in addition to works cited pages.
1. in Kurt Vonnegut’s short story, Harrison Bergeron, Harrison is portrayed as a rebel protesting a government he feels is unjust. compare and contrast Harrison with a past or present politician or political activist. what do they believe in? what challenges do they face? what do they do to try to accomplish their goal? your analysis should discuss these factors, and include supporting material from the text and from your sources.
2. Discuss an analyze some of the symbolism and themes in “Harrison Bergeron” such as: the danger of total equality, the power of television, the extinction of civil rights, forced equality vs. indviduality
3. Discuss and analyze gender differences and the perceptions of men and women in Trifles, the play by Susan Glaspell. Support your response with your analysis of the gender roles portrayed and factual information from your research. If you wish, you may compare and contrast how society perceived men’s and women roles in Trifles with “The Yellow Wallpaper”
4. Discuss an analyze the repression/suppression of women and the role of feminist discrimination in the play Trifles by Susan Glaspell. Support your response with your analysis, specific examples, from the play, and factual information from your research.
