In many ways, Romanticism (see attachment) was a reaction against the scientific mindset associated with the Age of Reason. The Romantics thought that the imagination and appreciation for beauty provided better insight than rationality. (Note: “primitivism” refers to the anti-science or anti-progress impulse we have discussed, which can be seen in “The Rhodora” and “The…

Please remember to copy/paste the question with your response and analysis. You should choose a question that you find interesting and believe you can answer in an engaging manner. You will want to support your response with not only good logic and explanations on your part but also with pertinent passages (short quotations are best)…

Answer the following with a ten-page essay: How important are the concepts of entrapment and liberty in “Sonny’s Blues” and two other pieces of fiction, poetry, drama, and/or songwriting that we examined this semester? One note about this: You may not use as one of your three primary sources a poem or story that you…

Submit- 5-8 paragraphs on the DuBois and Washington readings: this should consist of 2-3 paragraphs summarizing Washington’s concept of progress, and Du Bois’ concept of progress. 1-2 paragraphs – comparing and contrasting these concepts. 2 paragraphs Answering the following questions within your paper – Has one proven to be more effective than another? Is the…

Submit 4-6 paragraphs on the Chestnutt and Dunbar reading assignments how do these texts reflect the Reconstruction Period? Describe their tone in relation to political, economic, and social progress. African American Lit

Summary: For your research paper due in week 7 (worth 20% of course grade), you will write a literary analysis (with a specific, creative, focused thesis and opinionated argument) that meaningfully discusses 1-2 of the assigned readings this quarter and makes a unified argument with specific assertions and researched support. To support your analysis, you…

Zora Neale Hurston “The Gilded Six-Bits” * Langston Hughes – “The Negro Speaks of Rivers” and “I,Too” Jean Toomer – from Cane In this week’s discussion, you will post a two-paragraph discussion. Remember, each paragraph should contain six to ten sentences. Paragraph 1: Discuss the author from this week’s readings that best represents the ideals…

Topic Explain some of the crucial differences in the experience of slavery that Harriet Jacobs and Frederick Douglas have. In particular, how does gender play a role in defining their respective hardships ?

Choose two of the prompts below to complete the Module 5 Writing Assignment, referring to the Literary Analysis Assignment Rubric [PDF]. Literary Analysis Assignment Rubric [PDF]. – Alternative Formats Each answer should be 300-400 words (2/3 to 1 page long). Please copy and paste the writing prompt before each of your responses. Throughout the play…

TOPIC QUESTION: Thoreau’s essay “Civil Disobedience” emerged from Thoreau’s disagreement with the state of Massachusetts and what he believed was its complicity in slavery by its support of the Mexican War 1846-48 (and later the affirmative votes of its senators concerning the Fugitive Slave Act). Discuss Thoreau’s arguments against the government and the issue of…