Literature help due in 72 hours
Reading response 1
Answer the following question in three complete paragraphs:
Does Woolf’s argument still make sense today? Why or why not? How does Virginia Woolf make her ideas apply to twenty-first century life.
You must have two quotes that are cited and introduced correctly in each paragraph:
Malleus Maleficarum Discussion
Bonus points may be earned by responding thoughtfully to the posts of your classmates. You will not be able to see their posts until you contribute your own. Answer both of the following questions regarding your reading of The Malleus Maleficarum. Each of your answers should be at least one paragraph long, and should include specific lines/quotations from the original text to support your ideas. 1) What reference is made in The Malleus Maleficarum to the story of Adam and Eve? What connection do you see between that reference and the Biblical texts you read last week? 2) Look back at your terminology Power Point at the term "Essentialism." What does The Malleus Maleficarum say about women and men's essential natures? How are they different?
The Wife of Bath Discussion
Choose one of the following questions below and write a well-developed paragraph in response, using a quotation from the text to prove your point. 1) After reading the tale, what parts of it do you find empowering to women? Was there anything you found dis-empowering or sexist? 2) How do stereotypes operate in the tale? (Think about stereotypes of men and women, stereotypes to do with what women vs. men desire, stereotypes about age and beauty)