6. A foil is a character, which contrasts with another character in a story: highlighting characteristics or traits present or absence from a main character. Examine the use of the foil in Terra Nova, Twelfth Night or Antigone.

English 105 2015

Drama Paper

Length: 1000 word minimum (3 pages)

Possible Points: 125 pts. Final draft due: June 8th

Assignment

Using what you have learned in the various sections, the power points and the readings, write a coherent, unified, response to ONE of the prompts below. The essay should be written in formal, academic language and adhere to MLA form. Remember to use correct grammar and a suitably organized approach which addresses the major issues/elements of the work and makes connections. Your essay should be thorough, detailed and specific, while remaining clear, concise and focused. Remember to attach this form with the grading rubric to your paper and include your name on the subsequent pages. NO LATE SUBMISSIONS ACCEPTED. Limit your outside sources and cite all your sources in the paper and on a separate works cited sheet. Don’t forget to cite all the works you refer to in your paper.

1. Consider the theme of love through the fiction (the Oscar Wilde fairytales), the poetry (Shakespeare’s Sonnets) and drama (Twelfth Night). Compare and contrast the various types of love in Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night with other works we have covered.

2. Could Terra Nova be considered a tragedy in the classical mold? Use Aristotle’s characteristics of a classic tragedy and characteristics of a tragic hero, and the classic/modern dramatic unities to support your assumption.

3. Explore the connection between love and madness and/ or love and fooling (being a fool) in Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night. Consider the idea of love being an illness which can be caught and, in its extremes, can lead to madness. If you see a connection between love and “being a fool” that connection can also be explored through Shakespeare’s play.

4. Consider how Twelfth Night bridges the ideas of classical and modern drama by examining how the play adheres to the classical ideas of drama (including the classical unities and the characteristics of classical tragedy and classical comedy) and the modern ideas of drama (including the modern unities.

5. Explore the role fate versus self-determination changes through the dramas.

6. A foil is a character, which contrasts with another character in a story: highlighting characteristics or traits present or absence from a main character. Examine the use of the foil in Terra Nova, Twelfth Night or Antigone.

7. The idea of “the game” is important in Terra Nova. What is “the game” and what importance does it hold in the story?

8. Sophocles’ drama Antigone is appropriately considered a classic tragedy; however, questions have been raised as to who is the protagonist of the play. Using the definition of the protagonist covered early in the quarter (Fiction Power Point), Aristotle’s definition of the elements of a tragic hero (Drama Power Point) and evidence from the play, determine who the protagonist is in Antigone.

9. Life is not the destination but the journey. Often in a piece of literature, a physical journey taken by a character is symbolic of a personal journey or change within the character. Examine the personal journey undertaken by the protagonist in Terra Nova or compare and contrast The Alchemist and Terra Nova.

10. If you have another topic related to the works we discussed in class that you wish to write on, discuss it with me first.

Objective

This assignment provides students practice reading and responding to literary works and will require students to demonstrate an understanding of how literary elements relate to literary meaning.

Organization

Your essay should have an introduction (which includes a strong thesis), a body and a conclusion. The opening paragraph(s) of a response essay generally introduces the work you are writing on and makes a statement about the work which you will address.

The body of the essay will explore literary elements of the work(s) and how they work within the poem(s), supporting your view of the essay using evidence of from the text, the instructional material, and any outside sources you choose to use.

You should conclude by encapsulating the ideas in the body of your paper and tying up the strands of thought on the essay. Sequence your material logically. The organization of the body of your essay will be determined to a great extent by the literary work(s) you analyze and your thesis. Include a word count at the end of your paper.

Works Cited

Include a separate attached page listing all the sources you cited in your paper. The work sited page does not count toward page or word requirements.

Submission Requirements

Staple or binder clip the submission in the order specified:

· The Final Draft of your Essay

· This assignment sheet and/or Grading Criteria Sheet.

Grading Criteria

Your assignment will be graded according to the following criteria.

POINTS	CRITERIA
/25	Structure and Organization– · The introduction communicates knowledge of the audience and a purpose for the essay. The thesis is clear, concise, governing idea that expresses the significance of the topic or issue (basically, it adheres to the four criteria for a good thesis.) · The paper arrangement is coherent, unified and supports the paper’s purpose. · The conclusion recounts the significance and complexity of the issues addressed and ties up the argument in a satisfactory way.
/60	Argument/Analysis – · The writer uses sound reasoning and evidence to evaluate significant assertions in support of their thesis. · The argument or analysis development is specific, credible, purposeful, and exhibits insight. · The writer demonstrates an accurate and comprehensive understanding of the literature, presenting the source information in such a way that readers unfamiliar with the source can understand it.
/15	Sources – · Any summarized, paraphrased and quoted materials are used purposefully and are cited accordingly. · Sources are used responsibly according to the MLA documentation system. (Plagiarism will be reported and will result in a failing grade for the paper and perhaps for the course).
/25	Language, Grammar and Mechanics – · The writer employs language and sentence structures appropriate to the demands of the rhetorical situation. The conventions of standard academic English are used consistently. · Sentences are clear, correct, concise and varied. Sentences are free of mechanical and proofreading errors: exhibiting correct punctuation and spelling.
/125	TOTAL If you need help revising or editing your paper, consult your peer group, make an appointment at the Writing Center, extension 1296, or see me.

Drama Paper