ENG 215
Essay 2
Due Monday November 11th
3 pages
USE
TWO OUTSIDE SOURCES (NOT INCLUDING THE TEXT!) AND QUOTE THE PRIMARY TEXTS AS
WELL.
Some sources can be found on the class blog: english215fall13.blogspot.com/
1> We have discussed the impact of the assembly line and
the development of the automobile on the life of Americans at the time of Ragtime.
Using examples from the text and from other outside sources explain how
these two developments changed America. (You can write about both or just one
of them)
2> The
characters in Ragtime all lived
through a time of great change and turmoil in America. Pick one of the main
characters and explain how he or she dealt with that change. Consider how their
social standing helped or hurt their ability to change.
3> Use
examples from the text and outside sources to discuss the appeal of Harry
Houdini.
4> Take
a closer look at the sections where Freud is present and do some research into
how he felt about America at the time of his visit . Just be sure to include
examples from the primary texts as well.
5> What
role does race play in the novel? Obviously this is a big question but try to
narrow it down to a few examples to illuminate this very large issue.
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Make sure you quote and cite TWO OUTSIDE SOURCES
and Ragtime.
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Be sure to include a Works Cited oage.
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Do not start or end a paragraph with a quote:
o Your
words
o Quote
o Your
words
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DO NOT TELL ME WHAT HAPPENS IN THE NOVEL, STICK
TO YOUR THESIS AND TELL ME WHY THINGS HAPPEN.
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Read over your work or better yet have someone else
read over it for you!
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Bring your work to the Learning Center.
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Hand in the paper when it is due (NEXT MONDAY)
so you can take advantage of improving your grade.
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