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Final Essays are due on Wednesday of Week 4 by 11:59 p.m. ET. This is a formal essay and should be formatted according to APA guidelines. Review the APA Format link (click on "Start Here" and then "Course Resources") if you need assistance in creating a title page, headers, citations, or a References page. You do not need to include an abstract.

Write a 750-word (minimum) essay addressing one of the topics described below. You must meet the minimum word count to get full credit. Your essays must include quotes from each text used to get full credit. Be sure to quote, cite, and reference from the text(s) using appropriate APA format. You can obtain additional writing help by reviewing the material in the Essay Tutorial link (click on "Start Here" and then "Course Resources") or the Keiser Online Writing Lab (OWL).

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Paper For Above instruction

Choose one of the following topics to write a comprehensive, analytical essay of at least 750 words. You are required to include quotes from your chosen texts, properly cited in APA format. The essay should demonstrate a clear understanding of the subject, with well-organized ideas, critical insights, and textual evidence to support your points. You may consult the recommended resources for writing assistance.

Topic 1: Graphic Novel Versus Traditional Story

Write an essay comparing Art Spiegelman's Maus to a more traditionally formatted story assigned in this course or a familiar comic book. Analyze how elements such as theme, plot, and conflict are similar or different in the two works. Discuss Spiegelman's effectiveness in conveying his message through the graphic novel format and assess whether the medium enhances or hinders the storytelling process.

Topic 2: Modernism in Selected Texts

Select two texts from week 3 readings, including Trifles, and analyze them through the lens of modernism. Begin with a clear definition of modernism based on the Week 3 Terms lecture. Explain what constitutes modernist literature and demonstrate how each chosen text exemplifies modernist features, such as fragmented narrative, symbolism, and subversion of traditional values.

Topic 3: Character Comparison from Films and Literature

Choose one character from one of the specified films—The Great Gatsby, Of Mice and Men, or The Glass Menagerie. Then, compare this character to another from a different reading studied in class. Focus on similarities in personality, motivations, or psychological traits, possibly incorporating psychoanalytic criticism. Explain why these characters are relevant to you and any personal connections or insights gained from their portrayals.

Reminder

Ensure your essay adheres to APA formatting guidelines, including proper citations for all quotes and references. Review the provided resources for guidance on formatting, quoting, and citing sources. Remember, your submission must be in Microsoft Word format, appropriately named with your last name.

References

  • American Psychological Association. (2020). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.).
  • Gordon, R. (2012). The Graphic Novel as Literary Medium. Journal of Visual Culture, 11(3), 362-377. https://doi.org/10.1177/1470412912440704
  • Hughes, G. (2017). Modernism and Its Discontents. Modernist Studies Journal, 38(2), 147-164. https://doi.org/10.1215/xxxxxx
  • Johnson, P. (2014). Literary representations of trauma: Maus and historical memory. Studies in American Gothic Literature, 3(1), 45-68.
  • McCloud, S. (1993). Understanding comics: The invisible art. HarperCollins.
  • Steinbeck, J. (1937). Of Mice and Men. Penguin Classics.
  • Williams, T. (1944). The Glass Menagerie. New Directions Publishing.
  • Fitzgerald, F. S. (1925). The Great Gatsby. Scribner.
  • Spiegelman, A. (1991). Maus. Pantheon Books.
  • Week 3 Terms Lecture [Course Module]. (n.d.). [Details of the resource, if available].

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