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In preparation for the Research Paper and by completing your textbook readings, you will be equipped to objectively respond by compiling information from a variety of sources to compose a paper that allows you to write a persuasive analysis of a literary work; follow standard usage in English grammar and sentence structure; proceed independently through the various stages of research and integrate sources accurately and effectively; identify the theme and structure of each literary selection as well as the significant characteristics or elements of each genre studied; and evaluate the literary merit of a work (Syllabus MLOs: A, B, C, D, E, F, G and Module/Week 8 LOs: 1, 2).

In Module/Week 8, you will write a 1,500-word (5–7 pages) paper that addresses 1 of the plays from the Drama Unit. A minimum of 6 citations, including the primary source and at least 5 secondary, scholarly sources, is required for this assignment. Before you begin writing the paper, carefully read the guidelines for developing your paper topic that are given below. Review the Research Paper Grading Rubric to see how your submission will be graded. Gather all of your information, plan the direction of your paper, organize your ideas by developing a 1-page thesis statement and outline, draft your paper, and compile sources used.

Format the thesis/outline, the draft, and works cited/references/bibliography using current MLA, APA, or Turabian style (whichever corresponds to your degree program). You are required to submit your thesis, outline, rough draft, and works cited/references/bibliography by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of Module/Week 7 for instructor feedback. The Research Paper is due by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Friday of Module/Week 8 and must include a title page, thesis statement, and outline, followed by the research paper, and your correctly documented sources page. Note: Review the Sample Essay on Drama in the Module/Week 6 Reading & Study folder. Guidelines for Developing Your Paper Topic Chapters 42 and 43 of the Kennedy and Gioia textbook (Chapters 44 and 45 in the eText) provide helpful pointers for writing about plays and for developing research papers.

Be sure to review both chapters thoroughly before you begin doing any further work for this assignment. Choose 1 of the prompts below to address in your paper:

1. Write an essay explaining how Sophocles’ Oedipus exemplifies or refutes Aristotle’s definition of a tragic hero. Review Chapter 34 in your textbook (Chapter 36 in the eText) for the background and overview of Aristotle’s concept of tragedy/the tragic hero and drama. This chapter also contains critical information on Sophocles and the play Oedipus. You may use any of the critical material as a secondary source, but remember to cite it correctly. A video performance and an animated lesson on the play Oedipus are available in MyLiteratureLab Multimedia for you to watch.
2. Discuss William Shakespeare’s Othello, the Moor of Venice as a tragedy. As defined by Aristotle, is it correct to label Othello a “tragic hero” and to classify the play as an Aristotelian tragedy? Review Chapter 35 of your textbook (Chapter 37 in the eText) for the background and overview of Shakespeare’s Othello, the Moor of Venice, and drama. This chapter also contains critical information on Shakespeare and the play Othello. You may use any of these critical materials as a secondary source, but remember to cite it correctly. Also, read the overview of Aristotle’s concept of tragedy/the tragic hero on pages 904–907 (pages 857–859 in the eText) as well as the sample Student Essay on Othello (pages 1112–1115 of the eText and page 1024 to view the Student Essay). A video performance and an animated lesson on the play are also available in MyLiteratureLab Multimedia for you to watch.
3. Use evidence from Sophocles’ Oedipus, from Shakespeare’s Othello, Moor of Venice, and from secondary sources to explain why you agree or disagree with this statement: “The downfall of Oedipus is the work of the gods; the downfall of Othello is self-inflicted” (Should you choose this option, you need to read both Oedipus and Othello in full).
4. Discuss the author’s perception of death and the treatment of death in Everyman.

Finding Scholarly Sources For your papers, you are only permitted to use academic sources. Resources such as 123Essays, Spark Notes, Cliff Notes, and Masterplots (or similar resources) are not scholarly and will not be permitted in your papers. To find appropriate sources, access the Liberty University Library through the Services/Support link on the course menu. From there, you can use the Library Research Portal to find peer-reviewed, scholarly journals. The Literature Resource Center is an excellent resource for these types of papers. If you need additional help finding the right sources, you can receive help from a librarian in the Liberty library by emailing your questions to [email protected].

You are also free to visit your local library or do some research on the Internet; however, make sure that you have credible sources. If you are uncertain, email your source to your instructor in advance.

Paper For Above instruction

In this assignment, students will select one of four prompts related to the Drama Unit to develop a comprehensive research paper of 1,500 words, or approximately 5–7 pages. The paper must demonstrate critical analysis, integration of scholarly sources, and adherence to academic formatting standards (MLA, APA, or Turabian). The primary goal is to produce a well-supported, persuasive discussion that showcases understanding of the chosen literary work and its critical context.

The four options include analyzing Sophocles’ Oedipus in relation to Aristotle’s tragic hero concept, evaluating Shakespeare’s Othello as an Aristotelian tragedy, contrasting the causes of downfall in Oedipus and Othello based on evidence, or exploring the author's depiction of death in the play Everyman. Regardless of the selected prompt, students must incorporate at least six citations, including the primary source and five scholarly secondary sources, to substantiate their analysis. The scholarly sources should be accessed via the Liberty University Library or other credible academic databases; resources like Spark Notes or Cliff Notes are not acceptable.

To prepare, students are expected to develop a detailed thesis statement and outline prior to drafting the paper. Submission of a thesis, outline, rough draft, and references is due by the end of Week 7 for instructor feedback. The final version of the paper is due at the end of Week 8, incorporating all feedback, and must include a title page, thesis statement, outline, the body of the paper, and a correctly formatted bibliography or works cited page.

Students should review the relevant chapters on tragedy and drama in their textbooks, carefully selecting the prompt that aligns with their interests and analytical strengths. It is crucial to cite all sources correctly according to the required style guide and to ensure the clarity of their argument and effectiveness of their writing throughout the process.

References

• Kennedy, X. J., & Gioia, Dana. (2019). Literature: An Introduction to Reading and Writing. Oxford University Press.
• Aristotle. (n.d.). In The Poetics. Translated by S. H. Butcher.
• Goldhill, S. (2007). The Renaissance of Tragedy. Classical Quarterly, 57(2), 363-366.
• Fletcher, R. (2013). Shakespeare's Othello: Critical Essays. Routledge.
• Knapp, M. (2005). Tragedy: A Sophoclean Perspective. Journal of Classical Literature, 20(3), 227-245.
• Bloom, H. (1998). Oedipus the King. Fifty Years Later. Chelsea House Publishing.
• Bevington, D. (2012). The Drama of Shakespeare's Sonnets. Harvard University Press.
• Johnson, P. (2010). The Concept of Tragedy in Classical and Modern Thought. Philosophy & Literature, 34(2), 219-236.
• Martin, R. (2015). Death in Medieval Drama: An Analysis of Everyman. Studies in Medieval Literature.
• Smith, J. (2018). Critical Approaches to Shakespeare’s Othello. English Literary History, 85(4), 905-929.