Using the play “Antony and Cleopatra” by William Shakespeare, choose one or more literary elements (such as characterization, theme, symbolism, or dramatic structure) and apply a theoretical lens (such as feminist theory, psychoanalytic theory, or postcolonial theory) to analyze how the chosen element(s) contribute to the overall meaning and impact of the play. Your research paper should include a clear thesis statement, textual evidence from the play to support your analysis, and critical engagement with scholarly sources that discuss your chosen theoretical lens in relation to the play. Consider how the application of the theoretical lens enhances your understanding of “Antony and Cleopatra” and contributes to broader discussions about the play’s themes and significance. For your research paper, you must choose one of the following prompts as the foundation of your paper. Each option requires a minimum of five secondary scholarly sources, with at least one source sourced from the college databases. You are required to incorporate textual evidence from the primary source and all secondary sources into your paper.
Essay Parameters
• New & Original Analytical Essay (Plagiarism Similarity Score less than 16% & AI Technology Use Score report of less than 20%)
• About 1200-1600 words
• 4-6 Full pages (excluding any Title Page & Work Cited Page)
• Minimum of 5 credible secondary sources
• MLA Format Style (Must utilize parenthetical citations)
Avoid Doing (Automatic Point Deductions):
• Essay does not meet the genre (pattern) requirement and/or use the topics provided in the assignment
(automatic failure)
• Avoids second-person point of view (up to -15 points)
• Avoids or does not include secondary/outside sources (up to -15 points)
• Paper doesn’t meet the minimum length requirement (up to -15 points)
• Paper is not in MLA format (up to -15 points)
