Write an essay in which you choose 2-4 elements of drama (the elements of drama are discussed on pp. 1094-1098) and analyze their function or effectiveness in one or more of the works we have studied in class. This means that you might choose characters and mood and write an essay about those elements for Trifles by Susan Glaspell.
Three hypotheses—ecocide, rat outbreak, and climate change—are candidates as explanations of why the society of Easter Island collapsed. Explain each hypothesis, present at least one piece of evidence for each one, and state a lesson that each hypothesis contains for the world today.
Write an essay about the Iroquois Confederacy and the importance it has in American History.
Write a book review about Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl by Harriet Jacobs
At the turn of the 20th century, the U.S. experienced a massive surge in “Big Business” driven largely by a group of men known as industrialists.
These men were driven by the quest for wealth and profit. But, many of them were also very philanthropic and endowed a number helpful causes with a portion of those profits.
Yet, in the 21st century, we still question whether these men were “captains of industry” or “robber barons”!
Captains of Industry: This title is very positive and focuses on their achievements, innovation, and hard work. These are the men who transformed American business while also giving back to their communities (philanthropy).
Robber Barons: This title shows these men as cruel and self-centered entrepreneurs who took advantage of workers, immigrants, and children to become wealthy. The factory where their worker toiled was a place of long hours, harsh conditions, and little pay.
