{"id":10374,"date":"2024-02-01T16:28:34","date_gmt":"2024-02-01T16:28:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/questions\/short-essay-using-a-literary-theoryreader-response-and-literary-source-my-last-duchess\/"},"modified":"2024-02-01T16:28:34","modified_gmt":"2024-02-01T16:28:34","slug":"short-essay-using-a-literary-theoryreader-response-and-literary-source-my-last-duchess","status":"publish","type":"questions","link":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/questions\/short-essay-using-a-literary-theoryreader-response-and-literary-source-my-last-duchess\/","title":{"rendered":"Short essay using a literary theory(Reader Response) and literary source (“My Last Duchess”)"},"content":{"rendered":"

For
\nthis assignment, you must choose <\/span>both<\/span><\/b>
\n<\/span>a
\nliterary text (<\/span><\/i><\/b>Bressler, Charles E. <\/span>Literary
\nCriticism: An Introduction to Theory and Practice<\/i>. 5th ed., Pearson, 2016.<\/span>) <\/span>and<\/span><\/b> <\/span>a literary theory presented in the
\nclass textbook (reader response)<\/span><\/i><\/b> so as to develop
\na formal interpretation of the text in 750+ words. Examining the
\nmonster\/monstrosity is not an end in itself but rather a process to help both
\nthe writer and the reader understand the process whereby societies create
\nmonsters or monstrosity and ultimately gain a better understanding of the
\n(dual?) human nature. Therefore, while you focus on what appears to be\/ what is
\na monster\/s and monstrosity as well as the cultural, economic, and political
\nissues reflected in the text, note what precisely makes individuals deem others
\nas monsters and treat them as such. Challenge their treatment of others as
\nmonsters when you are able to do so logically and ethically. What
\ncharacteristics do the \u2018monsters\u2019 have that would go against their being considered
\nmonsters? (Have in mind what the character does and says, and what others do to
\nthem and say about them) What does that say about society\u2019s conceptualization
\nof monsters? How is the monster\/monstrosity constructed, received\/rejected\/,
\nmarginalized, etc.? What is the literary text teaching the readers?<\/span><\/p>\n

            Y<\/span>ou have to
\ndemonstrate your knowledge of the assumptions and methodology of the theory you
\nuse, addressing a few of the questions for analysis you find in the textbook.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here is the desired layout for this short essay:<\/span><\/p>\n

Introduction<\/span><\/b>:
\nThe introduction should capture your reader\u2019s attention (quotation, provocative
\nquestion, a brief anecdote, etc.). It also has to offer background information,
\ni.e., the minimum of information that the reader will need to understand your
\nmain claim, and your thesis statement (generally the last sentence in the
\nintroduction). Then, identify the theory you will use and state why this theory
\nworks well with the text. Define the main theoretical terms you will use and
\ncite Bressler.  <\/span>Use key theoretical terms
\nin your thesis. The thesis statement<\/i><\/b> tells your reader what main claim<\/i><\/b>
\nyou are proving in the essay. It must be a declarative (not<\/i><\/b> interrogative)
\nsentence that states the purpose of your essay in precise words. (Example: The
\nfate of the protagonists in Antigone <\/i>illustrates
\nthe danger of excessive pride.).<\/span><\/p>\n

Body Paragraphs<\/span><\/b>:
\nThe body paragraphs support your thesis statement, which is the central idea of
\nyour essay. A good essay contains an explanation of your ideas and evidence
\n(direct quotations, brief summaries, and paraphrases) from the text to support
\nyour ideas. Each paragraph should contain a topic sentence (generally the first
\nsentence in the paragraph), which states a topic that supports the thesis
\nstatement and an assertion about how the topic supports the thesis. Each
\nparagraph (5-7 sentences) should offer enough supporting details for the topic
\nsentence: details, quotations, summaries, and explanations. <\/span><\/p>\n

Summary<\/span><\/i>: Briefly summarize an event or a series
\nof events to offer the background for the claim you are trying to make. Connect
\nyour summary to the point you are making. <\/span><\/p>\n

Example<\/span><\/i>: The boys find the grinding ball, but
\nlater attempt to bury it. (SUMMARY)<\/span><\/p>\n

Burying it is their futile attempt to make
\ntime and stand still and preserve perfection. (RELEVANCE). <\/span><\/p>\n

Direct
\nQuotation<\/span><\/i>:
\nUse quotations judiciously. For this assignment, you have to use several quotations from the primary sources (the
\nliterary text\/s you analyze)<\/b>. Nonetheless, the paper should mainly contain
\nyour voice. Explain how each quotation is significant to your argument. Introduce the quotation by stating your
\nidea (which the quotation is supporting). Then comment on it in detail. <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/span><\/b>:
\nThe concluding paragraph gives your essay a sense of completeness and lets the
\nreaders know that they have come to the end of the essay. Your conclusion may
\nsummarize the main points, make a point about the thesis, and comment on the
\nliterary work\/hero\/heroine\/human nature from a different perspective. Do not
\nbegin your conclusion with \u201cIn conclusion\/To conclude.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n

Title<\/span><\/b>:
\nYou must give your essay a title that describes the approach you are taking in
\nyour paper. Do not use the literary work or the name of the character(s) as
\nyour title. <\/span><\/p>\n

Format:
\nMLA, Times New Roman 12 font, double space.<\/span><\/p>\n


<\/span><\/p>\n

please use some of my own thoughts regarding reader response in this paper utilizing lines 25-36 in the poem: <\/span>The speaker is saying that everything he did for the woman was the same to her. Whether it was giving her a gift, enjoying the sunset together, or picking cherries for her, she responded with approval or a blush. She thanked others as well, but in a way that made it seem like his gift of a prestigious name was no different from anyone else’s. The speaker doesn’t see the point in blaming her for this, as it’s just a small matter. He admits he lacks the skill to express his feelings effectively. This poem encouraged me to explore the negative aspects of historical noble relationships. These relationships are often associated with broader issues of power dynamics, societal expectations, and the limitations and constraints of traditional gender roles. It’s important to consider the specific historical and cultural context when exploring the dynamics of relationships involving dukes and duchesses. <\/p>\n

Lines 25-36 express a sense of indifference in the way the duke\u2019s\/ speaker\u2019s romantic gestures and gifts are received by the woman. The speaker describes various actions, such as giving her a prestigious name, enjoying the sunset together, and picking cherries, and suggests that the woman responds similarly to all of them. There is a sense of frustration or disappointment in the speaker’s tone, as he feels that his efforts are not being appreciated or valued as unique. In the context of relationships involving nobility or individuals with prestigious titles like dukes and duchesses, there might be societal expectations, arranged marriages, and strategic alliances that influence the dynamics. The poem could be reflecting on the theme of perceived indifference or lack of acknowledgment within such relationships. It may touch upon the idea that, despite the speaker’s efforts, the woman responds in a way that doesn’t distinguish between different gestures or gifts, perhaps echoing broader themes of societal expectations and the complexities of romantic relationships in certain historical contexts.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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