Literature

This assignment is aligned with the following outcomes: Analyze literary exploration of the human condition and the ethical and cultural problems of the time and consider how such issues continue to resonate in the contemporary world. Evaluate and interpret literary works from ethical, social, cultural, historical, philosophical, artistic, and/or biographical perspectives. Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively. Demonstrate the ability to analyze communication critically.

Prompt:

In "Much Madness is divinest Sense,” Dickinson isolated herself from other people. Did she see this as a virtue or a failing, or both? Is there a difference between physical and psychological isolation?

Requirements:

· Write an original journal entry that answers the prompt in no less than 300 words.

· Make sure you have a clearly stated thesis and that your posting defends this thesis.

· You also need to include at least two references to research to support your opinions.