Write a 750-1000 word (3-4 typed pages) research essay using one of the thesis statements below. Your essay must contain some scholarly research (at least 2 outside sources from the library data base) and should avoid summary. You may use ONLY the library database (link on the left). You may NOT use SparkNotes, Wikipedia, or any .com source. Proper 8th edition MLA format is required including in-text citations and works cited. Thesis statements to choose from: In “A&P,” Updike illustrates that Sammy’s immaturity results from his judgmental attitude, disrespectful personality, and sexist beliefs. In a “Rose for Emily,” Faulkner emphasizes the struggle between tradition and change, revealing that progress is inevitable and one must adapt in order to maintain their position in society. Through Ibsen’s controversial play the readers learn how society can alter an individual’s identity, affect a lifetime of choices, and establish the foundation for future attitudes. Ibsen’s play featured two prominent themes, gender equality and idealism. “A Doll’s House” is a multi-pronged battle: privileged against destitute, destitute against privileged, and privileged against privileged. MLA DocumentationPreview the documentView in a new window (This document will help with the in-text citations and the works cited page. Pay attention to placement of quotation marks, commas, periods etc. when creating an in-text citation. Look at the samples provided. Points are deducted for these errors. For the Works Cited entries, look at the very last page of the document for the formula for an article from a database).
