Refine your topic to be “focused”
Focused Topic: The importance of satire in the travels of the main characters in Huckleberry Finn and Candide
Broad Topic: A comparison of the main characters in huckleberry Finn and Candide
Use the Areas of Exploration and Concepts to develop your ideas:
Areas of Exploration: (1) Readers, Writers, and Texts, (2) Time and Space, and (3) Intertextuality
Concepts: (1) Identity, (2) Culture, (3) Creativity, (4) Communication, (5) Perspective, (6) Transformation, and (7) Representation
always consider how the text(s) work as literature, dealing with aspects such as the effects they achieve, the devices they use and the way they are written.
use secondary sources to develop your understanding of the text and topic.
Requirements:
Literature Selections: Students will select at least two pieces of literature read in class.
Statement of Intent: Students will provide a 2-3 paragraphs explanation of how they plan on addressing the question and incorporating their selected text.
Length: 8-10 pages for entire assignment, 12pt. font, Times New Roman
Formatting: Every page must be formatted according to the MLA Style Guide. This should include a works cited page.
