Monday, March 16, 2020

You may now do this essay as quarter 3 extra-credit---but it is not mandatory

Essay Assignment; Death of A Salesman by Arthur Miller      Due: Monday March 4th
Question: Choose one of the following 3 choices to base your essay
1. Was the death of Willy Loman a modern tragedy? Is Willy a tragic hero?
2. Is the “American Dream” still possible in today’s society?
3. Is personality more important than intelligence when it comes to success? (Is it who you know or what you know?)
Sources: (Choose at least 2)  *All of these are available on the blog if you no longer have them.
  • Death of A Salesman
  • “Tragedy and The Common Man”
  • “Peeking at the Negative Side of High School Popularity”
  • "The Transformation of the American Dream"
  • "In Search of the American Dream"
      Guidelines:

  •        Must be a minimum of 2 pages handwritten or typed double-spaced—minimum of 4-5 citations
  •          This must be an argumentative paper (counterclaim, rebuttal, etc.)
  •          You should make an outline first before you write.


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