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Do tragedies still evoke a healthy release of emotions? Do modern audiences still accept the notion of hamartia–the main characters tragic flaw which leads to their downfall?Discuss

Posted on November 2, 2020 by Ambrose

Description Modern dramatists have redefined Aristotle’s original model, which stated that true tragedy can only depict those with power and high status. In his 1949 essay “Tragedy and the Common Man” (1949) Arthur Miller–author of Death of a Salesman–argued that tragedy may also depict ordinary people in domestic surroundings. Other contemporary playwrights, such as Henrik […]

Aristotle defined tragedy as happening only to elite or high–born members of society; Miller suggests that tragedy, character, and destiny can happen to anyone:Do we overuse/misuse the term tragedy? How does the literary concept differ from the common/nightly news version of the term?

Posted on November 2, 2020 by Ambrose

In your response, define tragedy; explain whether it happens similarly to the wealthy and powerful as it does to the poor and vulnerable. Then discuss the notion of tragic flaw as it relates to a character of your choice. Why is the common man a suitable subject for tragedy? Aristotle defined tragedy as happening […]

Argue the value (good or bad) of literary works of your choice:Which poem or story surprised you the most? Which did you find least interesting?Discuss

Posted on November 2, 2020 by Ambrose

Description discuss – Argue the value (good or bad) of literary works of your choice. This forum is all yours, so have some fun and shoot from the hip. Which reading was the most/least rewarding? Which characters were the most likeable/despicable? Which authors are overrated? Which poem deserves recognition? Which poem or story surprised you […]

How does Chopin use other characters of The Awakening to differentiate from the character of Edna?What role do the male characters play? What does each one represent?

Posted on October 17, 2020 by Ambrose

How does Chopin use other characters of The Awakening to differentiate from the character of Edna?What role do the male characters play? What does each one represent?

Drawing on the readings of this module, write an essay on the relationship between hybris and law in classical Athens. What does it mean to defend the law against hybris?Discuss

Posted on October 16, 2020 by Ambrose

ESSAY QUESTION Soon after he became archon basileus – the chief leader – of Athens in 594 BCE, Solon famously made hybris a crime that attracts the severest penalty. The readings we did in this module confirm that hybris, like tyranny, was considered to be the opposite of the lawful character and incompatible with life […]

solitary confinement in Canadian prisons, by Robert Fulford :Identify any significant strengths or weaknesses of the argument (or a mixture of both) and ties them back to the claims of the argument (evaluation)

Posted on October 16, 2020 by Ambrose

Choose ONE of the two articles listed/linked below. 1. **An article on solitary confinement in Canadian prisons, by Robert Fulford (The National Post): 2. A Ted Talk by Chimamanda Adichie, “The Danger of a Single Story” (watch with the captions) Compose an essay with a THESIS and SUPPORTING POINTS about how the author appeals to […]

Compare William Bradford and Thomas Paine, from the early American and Colonial period. Identify what they wrote and, in three paragraphs, compare their purpose, audience, and style.

Posted on October 15, 2020 by Ambrose

Compare William Bradford and Thomas Paine, from the early American and Colonial period. Identify what they wrote and, in three paragraphs, compare their purpose, audience, and style. Make sure there are at least four specific details, examples, and/or citations that make clear reference to the text.

In 50 words or more what do you see as the most controversial aspect of this graphic novel?s it the discussion of bodily functions, the depiction of mental health/ anxiety or the author herself or something else?Discuss

Posted on October 15, 2020 by Ambrose

Controversy No cover page you must include either a quotation /citation or paraphrase with credit in lease one of your answers 50 words or more what do you see as the most controversial aspect of this graphic novel? Is it the discussion of bodily functions, the depiction of mental health/ anxiety or the author herself […]

How is the story of Chanticleer mock-heroic? What story elements or writing techniques does Chaucer use to lengthen this simple tale?Discuss

Posted on October 14, 2020 by Ambrose

How is the story of Chanticleer mock-heroic? What story elements or writing techniques does Chaucer use to lengthen this simple tale? These are the questions you will answer in this project. Here is your goal for this assignment: • Write an analysis of the content and structure of “The Nun’s Priest’s Tale.” Beowulf is a […]

What events occurred in the writer’s life that made him or her who he or she is? What has affected his or her look on life?Discuss

Posted on October 13, 2020 by Ambrose

NOTE 1: These are questions intended to help you to begin to research and gather information you might find useful for your essay. There are a lot of questions here that I have tried to organize into “categories” to help with annotation and research. You are not required to answer the questions below in your essay; however, […]

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Do tragedies still evoke a healthy release of emotions? Do modern audiences still accept the notion of hamartia–the main characters tragic flaw which leads to their downfall?Discuss

Aristotle defined tragedy as happening only to elite or high–born members of society; Miller suggests that tragedy, character, and destiny can happen to anyone:Do we overuse/misuse the term tragedy? How does the literary concept differ from the common/nightly news version of the term?

Argue the value (good or bad) of literary works of your choice:Which poem or story surprised you the most? Which did you find least interesting?Discuss

How does Chopin use other characters of The Awakening to differentiate from the character of Edna?What role do the male characters play? What does each one represent?

Drawing on the readings of this module, write an essay on the relationship between hybris and law in classical Athens. What does it mean to defend the law against hybris?Discuss

solitary confinement in Canadian prisons, by Robert Fulford :Identify any significant strengths or weaknesses of the argument (or a mixture of both) and ties them back to the claims of the argument (evaluation)

Compare William Bradford and Thomas Paine, from the early American and Colonial period. Identify what they wrote and, in three paragraphs, compare their purpose, audience, and style.

In 50 words or more what do you see as the most controversial aspect of this graphic novel?s it the discussion of bodily functions, the depiction of mental health/ anxiety or the author herself or something else?Discuss

How is the story of Chanticleer mock-heroic? What story elements or writing techniques does Chaucer use to lengthen this simple tale?Discuss

What events occurred in the writer’s life that made him or her who he or she is? What has affected his or her look on life?Discuss