Category: Literature

Hello,
I would like to request a rewrite of my essay for my Advanced Modernist Literature class. Below is the feedback I received from my teacher, along with the rubric, which should guide the revisions:
Feedback: Areas to celebrate:
-This is a thoughtful, poignant essay, Anna. You explore clear ideas and feelings, making effective connections between text and life.
-I see progress in your analysis of themes and ideas in the text, which is great to see!
Areas to focus on improving:
-Vary verb choice: aim to use varied, elevated word choices throughout the essay, never repeating the same verb in the same sentence.
-More close reading: Though there are many strong comparisons here, the essay does not feature much close reading of Kafka’s text. Additionally, you could closely read your own ideas to greater effect, as in the salad simile.
*****Additionally, here is the grading rubric used for the essay, which outlines expectations for textual analysis, organization, and personal voice.
Unit 1 Summative: The Modernist Explosion
A Personal Reflection Essay
Overview
During this unit, we delved into the social construct of a “modern” Paris at the cusp of the 20th century, and we explored how French poets and intellectuals responded with dismay, flaneur-like wanderings, and disillusionment toward their modern city. We then wandered into the colorful mind of Franz Kafka – an insurance employee by day, writer by night – whose Gregor turned “monstrous vermin” shockingly disrupts the humdrum of a family’s comfortable lifestyle, and calls into question what it means to be a productive, modern citizen, a son, and a friend.
What does it mean to be Kafkaesque in the modern world? What does it mean to be a symbolist in the modern world? And how might these authors’ aesthetic modes of writing—including, but not limited to evocation, suggestion, centering on the subjective “I”, sonic allusions, dense imagery, and absurdism—and their efforts to strive for alternative states of consciousness help us rethink, challenge, reshape our own “modern” world today? Or better yet, how might Franz Kafka’s Metamorphosis and French symbolist’s poems and vignettes help us make better sense of our Millennial, Gen Z, Alpha Gen “modern” world of today?
Your Task
You will select (1) literary piece from the repertoire we’ve studied in Unit 1 and connect it to your personal experience. The goal? To draw new meaning for your own life, and reflect on how social, familial, communal expectations may or may not align with a personal state of consciousness – and state of reality — you are idealizing or striving for.
How might Kafka, Rimbaud, Mallarmé, or Baudelaire help you make sense of where you’re situated in life? Could these authors’ works inspire you to strive for an “alternative” state of consciousness separate from our “modern” world to help you achieve your dreams?
Assignment Requirements: A Reflection Essay
Discuss (1) or more issues/themes that emerge from your literary work of choice. Ensure that close reading textual analysis is included.
Make sure that you clearly connect these examples and overall issue/theme with your personal experience. Your personal experience should be specific, tangible, time-bound and easy to follow. Think of specific anecdotes, memories, or interactions with others to help you build the personal story you’d like to write about.
Page length: 3-4 pages
MLA Format (double-spaced, Times New Roman)
Works Cited Page
1 Required Literary Source:
Choose (1) of the following sources we studied in class:
Baudelaire, Charles. “The Painter of Modern Life.” Trans. P. E. Charvet. Selected Writings on Art and Artists [of] Baudelaire. Penguin, 1972.
Baudelaire, Charles. “Crowds.” Trans. Martin Sorrell. Alma Classics, 2013.
Kafka, Franz. The Metamorphosis. Trans. Stanley Corngold. Bantam Books, 1972.
Mallarmé, Stéphane. “Crisis in Poetry, 1886-1895.” Mallarme: Selected Prose Poems, Essays and Letters. Trans. Bradford Cook. The Johns Hopkins Press, 1956.
Poems:
Baudelaire, Charles. “To a Passer-by.” A Symbolist Reader. The Webb Schools, 2024. Course Pack.
Baudelaire, Charles. “Correspondences.” A Symbolist Reader. The Webb Schools, 2024. Course Pack.
Baudelaire, Charles. “Intoxication.” A Symbolist Reader. The Webb Schools, 2024. Course Pack.
Rimbaud, Arthur. “Vowels.” A Symbolist Reader. The Webb Schools, 2024. Course Pack.
Rimbaud, Arthur. “The Drunken Boat.” A Symbolist Reader. The Webb Schools, 2024. Course Pack.
Grading Rubric:

Standard
Standard Descriiption
What a “4” looks like:
1 
Textual Analysis 
I can closely read and analyze primary sources, secondary sources, and works of literature, discerning how meaning is constructed through an analysis of the source’s tone, form, aesthetics, intended audience, main idea, and significance, how a text is related to its historical context, and how the author’s experiences might influence the overall message or agenda of the source. 
– Your essay engages with one literary source from Unit One, close reading passages and connecting the authors’ ideas and craft to your personal experience.
– You introduce quotes with meaningful context and you elaborate on quotes without shying away from depth.
3 
Organization and Argumentation 
I can structure my assertions with clarity and strong organization. I can construct a persuasive argument and carry it through my work, and present evidence that supports it. The structure of my analysis is appropriate to the medium of text discussed.  
– Your ideas seamlessly flow coherently from one to the next, punctuated by clear transitions.
– You center your essay on a clear focus (your “argument”), highlighting specific personal experiences and anecdotes, avoiding overly abstract or stream-of-consciousness styles of storytelling.
5 
Written Expression  
I can write with clarity and coherence, employing appropriate mechanics, grammar, and sentence structure. I can also express ideas powerfully and clearly in oral and digital mediums. 
– Your sentences are clear, employing varied syntax.
– You use active verbs that make your writing sing and avoid simple, vague verbs or repeating the same verbs multiple times.
– You have clearly proofread and edited your essay, avoiding any typos or incomplete sentences.
– You have followed all formatting guidelines and have: appropriate heading, page numbers, double spaced paragraphs with the first line indented and no extra spaces between paragraphs.
6  
Personal Voice 
I can generate creative and original ideas that are inspired by the content, readings, class materials, and classmates’ contributions.    
– You showcase a distinct, unique, and compelling writing style.
– You articulate meaningful and original ideas in eloquent, intentional prose.

In the textbook, review Martha’s Triple Chocolate Smoothie under Problems in Chapter 8. After reading the textbook’s case study, please provide an overview of the situation and its history. Your executive summary should include an introduction and background of the case study by addressing the problems to be answered and specifying theories or strategies you would use to address the issues or concerns. Answer each of the end questions with realistic and feasible proposed solutions to the problems or topics based on textbook readings, research, and personal experience. Define the strategies or solutions within a two-page paper using headings to address each question individually. APA formatting, 12-point font, double-spacing, and title and reference pages are required.
Comments from Customer
Discipline: Martha’s Triple Chocolate Smoothie under Problems

The Yellow Sign – Robert Chambers
In this discussion board, you will analyze the philosophical and theological themes present in Robert Chambers’ The Yellow Sign. This story presents ideas related to existence, the unknown, and the intersection of the mundane and the supernatural. Your task is to identify and study the motifs that connect to these inquiries.
Instructions:
Read Thoughtfully: Carefully read The Yellow Sign, paying close attention to its symbolism, especially regarding the titular yellow sign and its implications for understanding fate, existence, and the divine.
Take Notes: As you read, jot down passages or ideas that evoke philosophical or theological imagery, such as the nature of fear, the concept of predestination, or the relationship between art and reality.
Research and Connect: Explore various philosophical and religious perspectives on themes like fate, the supernatural, and the search for meaning in a chaotic world. Reflect on how these ideas relate to Chambers’ depiction of the characters and their experiences.
Watch and Reflect (Optional): Consider watching the first season of True Detective. Think about how its themes, particularly those related to existential dread and the nature of evil, connect with the works of Robert Chambers and Thomas Ligotti (an author we have not read, but you might want to explore if this subject interests you).
Write Your Response: In 2-3 paragraphs, discuss the themes you’ve uncovered in The Yellow Sign, using your research and notes to support your analysis. Ensure your response reflects your personal interpretation and voice.
Engage and Submit: Post your response on the discussion board by the due date. Engage with your classmates’ posts, providing thoughtful feedback or additional insights.

Pages: 3-5
Texts:
“What is Literature?” (Academy)
“What is Literature?” (Harper’s)
“The Story of an Hour” (Chopin)
“A Rose for Emily” (Faulkner)
“Soldier’s Home” (Hemingway)
“It Would Be Different If” (Mitchell)
“Battle Royal” (Ellison)
“Hills Like White Elephants” (Hemingway)
“Harrison Bergeron” (Vonnegut)
“The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas” (LeGuin)
Daisy Miller: A Study (James)
Research from your Investigations
Prompt
In unit 1, we studied short fiction from a variety of genres and through a variety of lenses. In order to understand their construction, we broke them into their narrative elements – plot, setting, POV, character, symbols, themes, style, tone, diction, irony, etc. – and to determine if they fit into our view of what makes something literature, we looked at them critically to ask ourselves in what ways they impacted us as readers and what elements might qualify them as literature to us as individuals.
For this essay, using your own knowledge and experience, the information from the texts we’ve read, and the information you found from investigations you’ve conducted,
1.define the qualities that you believe constitutes a literary text, and
2.explain why you believe Daisy Miller and one short story of your choosing (from the texts we’ve read together) meet or do not meet your definition.
Literature often explores profound themes that resonate universally, such as identity, conflict, and morality. Literary characters should be multifaceted, displaying a range of emotions and growth throughout the narrative and work often employs language in a way that enhances its meaning. This includes the use of symbolism, imagery, and varied diction that elevates the text beyond the ordinary.
Daisy Miller delves into themes of social class, cultural conflict, and the search for identity.James’s prose is intricate and detailed, using dialogue and description to convey the subtleties of social interaction.Battle Royal the first chapter of Ralph Ellison’s invisible men, tackles themes of race, identity, and the struggle for self-actualization. The brutal depiction of the battle serves as a metaphor for the challenges faced by African Americans in a racially divided society.In other words, you are answering the question, “what is literature?” by using Daisy Miller and one short story to help illustrate the qualities a text must have to be considered a work of literature to you.
Both Daisy Miller and Battle Royal exemplify the qualities I believe constitute a literary text. They engage readers through thematic depth, character complexity, rich language, and social commentary. While they approach different issues—cultural conflict and racial identity—they both provoke thought and emotion, affirming their significance within the literary canon. Ultimately, literature serves as a mirror to society, encouraging us to reflect on our humanity and the world we inhabit.
Some things to keep in mind:
Audience: For this assignment, your audience is made up of other literary scholars who have read the stories you have read, but they have not thought extensively about what qualifies something as literature. Because your audience is familiar with the stories, you need to only provide short summaries (1-3 sentences) of the stories you select.
Because your audience has not thought extensively about what qualifies something as literature, you must include an extended definition of literature. This means you need to determine the characteristics of literature and explain each characteristic in more detail (e.g. if you believe having strong themes makes something literature, you need to define what a theme is so that you and your reader are working from the same definition of theme).
Be sure to use specific quotations from each text to support your claims. In other words, you will select specific passages and examples from Daisy Miller: A Study and a second text that illustrate the literary qualities and explain how they examples illustrate those qualities (e.g. using theme again, you might need to include several passages that demonstrate how the author created the theme to run throughout the story).
Be sure to explain the context, meaning, and significance of all evidence you include.
Because you are writing for an academic audience, you must use the conventions of academic writing. This includes appropriate tone, diction, citations, and formatting. This means you should:write in the literary present tense: literary works, while written at some point in the past, are considered to exist in the “literary present”; this means that instead of stating “James wrote”, you would write “James writes”
use third person only: similar to narrative point of view, pronouns determine which “person” one is writing in. For this assignment, use 3rx person pronouns and avoid first person (I, me, my, mine, us, we, our) and 2nd person (you, your, yours)
cite all sources in MLA format: this means to include in-text citations with the author’s last name and the page number of the idea – e.g. (James 23); in-text citations are required for all quotes, summaries, and paraphrases.
use MLA format for your document: 1-inch margins on all sides, header with your last name and page number on the upper right of each page, Times New Roman 12-point font
include a Works Cited page: see OWL Purdue for how to put this together or come see meYou MUST write your essay on the assigned Google document. You are not allowed to copy and paste from another page. You can copy and paste passages from the readings. Keep in mind, I utilize google tools such as Google Draftback to help ensure all work originated within the assigned document.
essay will be graded on the following:
Unity/Coherence/Organization of your essay (30 pts)Your essay should:Include a clear thesis with a topic, point, and reasons
Have topic sentences in all body paragraphs that mirror your thesis
Include transitions between ideas and paragraphs
End with a concluding paragraph that offers a final big take-away idea for readers
Development/Support of your essay (40 pts)Your essay should:Provide complete explanations of all claims and ideas
Use specific examples and quotations from the texts for support
Provide multiple examples to illustrate each claim
Explain what evidence (1) means, (2) why it is important, and (3) how it supports the topic sentence claim
Make connections between ideas
Style/Fluency/Grammar (10 pts)Your essay should:Use the tone and diction appropriate for an academic audience
Use the literary present tense
Use third person only
Be written using clean and concise language
Have no grammatical errors that impede a reader’s understanding of an idea
Have fewer than 5 grammatical errors
Proper use of MLA Style and Works Citation (20 pts)Your essay should:Have 1-inch margins on all sides
Use Times New Roman 12-point font
Your first page should have Your Name, Your Professor, Essay Assignment, and Due Date on the upper left margin
Include a header with your last name and page number on all pages beginning with page 2
Include in-text citations for all summaries, paraphrases, evidence, and quotations included
Have a properly formatted Works Cited pages

I have done the cover page and 3 pages. Please add 3 more pages to the essay. I have shared what I have done and the resources I used. Avoid AI and plagiarism.

I have done the cover page and 3 pages. Please add 3 more pages to the essay. I have shared what I have done and the resources I used. Avoid AI and plagiarism.

I have done the cover page and 3 pages. Please add 3 more pages to the essay. I have shared what I have done and the resources I used. Avoid AI and plagiarism.

In your initial post, fully address the following prompt: Gender study and gender theory are two areas of consideration in the literature that have become increasingly more popular to engage with and, more widely discussed in the media. Gender study is an interdisciplinary topic of investigation and consideration that is covered in many different types of classes in college. It contemplates what is gender distinctiveness and gender representation. Part of gender study is gender theory which looks at what are the characteristics of masculine gender, feminine gender, and everything that does not fall into those binary labels.
In Poe’s Cask of Amontillado, a reader interested in gender theory might consider how the character of Montresor sees “the thousand insults” he endures from Fortunato as a reflection of Montresor’s understanding of masculinity.
Do you think Montresor’s longing for revenge and the need to commit murder are part of his perception of himself and his gender identity? If the characters in this work were female would it be as powerful?
Remember, when constructing your arguments, it is essential to support your claims with evidence from the story. Utilize techniques such as paraphrasing, analysis, or direct quotations to substantiate your points effectively. This practice not only reinforces your arguments but also demonstrates a deeper engagement with the text and its nuances.

Please write me a script for a video that I will make. The story that I chose is Editha. All the instructions and the story are listed below. Please use easy to understand terms.

Reflect on “the Lady in the Looking Glass” in 200-250 words. Mention what you like and dislike about the story and why, This is not a summary of the text; this is your own reflection and personal opinion