English 102

Essay Assignment for Module 2 –

Reading Literature in Historical/Cultural Contexts

Brief Description

Assignment: Write a 4 - 6 page essay about one of the assigned readings for Module 2 and explain how it reflects how our American historical background and/or our diverse cultural backgrounds shape how we view the world around us. You will present a thesis, that is, your  informed  perspective of this literary selection, and support it  with references from the literary selection and references from at least three secondary research sources about the topic. Also, you will find an object that represents the ideas of your analysis and insert it in the body of your essay.  Use MLA documentation guidelines.