comparative argumentative critical analysis

CWL 100 – Essay 2 – Spring 2020

ESSAY #2 PROMPT

Write a comparative argumentative critical analysis that responds to one of the following in a

1,000-1,200 word essay:

■ The relevance of notions presented in Plato’s “Allegory of the Cave” regarding

concepts, ideas, and notions explored in Franz Kafka’s Metamorphosis and A. Igoni

Barrett’s Blackass.

■ The relationship between the development of one’s personal identity and one’s

cultural identity in Franz Kafka’s Metamorphosis and A. Igoni Barrett’s Blackass.

You must include proper usage of our literary vocabulary terms throughout your essay.

Notes

Note #1: Remember to keep your essay focused on the specific works being asked about.

Note #2: Remember, if/when appropriate, it is acceptable to include supportive thoughts

pertaining to additional works examined in class, such as music, images, etc., and thoughts

expressed in our theoretical discussions.

Guidelines

This essay is to adhere to MLA style guidelines, and is to be typed in 12-point font with 1”

margins all around and double-spacing throughout.

CWL 100 – Essay 2 – Spring 2020