read a number of texts that focus on the treatment of women in society and now will be your opportunity to use these texts to write an argumentative essay. In the film Once Were Warriors, Beth Heke tells her disappointed daughter, “It’s a woman’s lot. That’s all.” This statement comes on the heels of Grace (daughter) learning they will not be going to visit her brother in a group home as the father is drinking heavily (again) and ignoring his family duty.
In an essay of no less than 600 words, argue whether or not that assertion is true. She means that a woman is born to suffering. Do you agree or disagree? Use any TWO sources to create your argument. Have an introduction that creates a clear thesis statement and engages the reader. Be sure the body provides adequate support for your claims, making SPECIFIC references to text). Your sources may include:
PLAY: A Dolls House by Henrik Ibsen
SHORT STORY: Lamb to the Slaughter by Roald Dahl
PLAY: Trifles by Susan Glaspell
FILM: Once Were Warriors directed by Lee Tamahori