oTroy vs Society
oTroy vs Himself
oTroy vs Family
oTroy vs Death
Helpful Notes:Thesis:
oYour thesis is the response to the prompt question plus the supporting areas that you will be using to defend your argument. Be sure to have a thesis that clearly states which conflict you feel is the most important and drives the other conflicts.
Your thesis could begin with, “In the play, Fences, August Wilson uses the conflict of __________ to drive the other conflicts and elements of the story as evidenced by....Sources and evidence:Be sure to use things that you have learned about Wilson’s life and his writings. For example, if you are analyzing Troy and his father’s conflict, you could bring in information that you researched about Wilson’s relationship with his own father. Include direct quotations from the play. To cite a direct quote from a play, the format is: “quotation”(Wilson,1985, act #, scene #, line #). ORAs Wilson (1985) writes, “quote” (act#, scene #, line#). Use at least three outside sources. Two of them could be from your previous research essay. Be sure to include all of these in your reference page.
Requirements:Length and format: 3-4 pages. The title page and reference page are also required, but they should not be factored into the 3-4 page length of the essay. It should also be double spaced, written in Times New Roman, in 12 point font and with 1 inch margins. Essay should conform to APA formatting and citation style. Use the third-person, objective voice, avoiding personal pronouns such as “I,” “you,” “we,” etc.
Use APA format for in-text citations and references when using outside sources and textual evidence.
Skills to be assessed with this assignment: creating effective thesis statements, incorporating research, analyzing rhetoric.
Please be cautious about plagiarism. Make sure to use in-text citations for direct quotes, paraphrases, and new information.
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