Wednesday, September 14, 2011

ENG 200 - Caribbean Lit 1900-1929 Essay Questions

Having read "Miss Jamaica" by Harvey Clarke and "Jane's Career" by H.G. De Lisser, examine their depictions of the working class West Indian woman. What ideas about gender roles, class, and language do they each suggest? Are the perspectives presented by the two writers in harmony?

In addition to your response to your selected question (at least 5 pages), it is expected that you will provide at least two sources. Start your research on all facets of your chosen question as soon as possible. If you have questions or concerns, do not hesitate to contact me.


Essay to be in Arial or Times 12pt font and double spaced. Be sure to cite in accordance with MLA guidelines.

This essay is DUE Wednesday, September 21, 2011
NO EXCEPTIONS

In his essay "Claude McKay" J.E. Clare McFarlane argued that McKay's poems in Creole "do not embrace [...] the full range of McKay's poetic powers." Using McKay's poems both in 'dialect' and 'orthodox language,' explore McFarlane's position in this essay.


In addition to your response to your selected question (at least 5 pages), it is expected that you will provide at least two sources. Start your research on all facets of your chosen question as soon as possible. If you have questions or concerns, do not hesitate to contact me.


Essay to be in Arial or Times 12pt font and double spaced. Be sure to cite in accordance with MLA guidelines.

This essay is DUE Friday, September 23, 2011
NO EXCEPTIONS

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