You will be required to write a research-based paper that proves your interpretation of either a short story or a play. For this paper, you will analyze Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller. When developing youre your thesis statement you need to explain the message of the play and whether there is outside evidence that proves how the message is still relevant today. In other words, are there real-world examples and evidence that reinforce the message in the story or play? To help you craft your thesis statement, you can consider the following questions:
Death of a Salesman: Are Willy Lomans struggles as well as his sons an indictment against the American Dream? Can individuals living in the U.S. find alternate dreams and lives outside of success measured by materialism and high income? Why do certain individuals base their self-worth and self-esteem in their careers, and is our society still that way? Can you find parallels between Willy Loman and his Boss, Howard, and the current crisis of income inequality between the top 1% and everyone else?
To prove your thesis statement, you must analyze the symbols, subtext, and psychological makeup of the characters in Death of a Salesman. In addition, you should quote from the beginning, middle, and end of the story or play when you analyze the symbols, subtext, etc. Furthermore, evidence taken from outside sources needs to reinforce and support your literary analysis of the symbols, subtext, etc. For example, what does the automobilewhether Willy drives his or the young Biff waxes the carsymbolize, and does this symbolism reinforce the economic struggles of the middle class in America?
In the case of the research paper, you will be required to cite from at least six outside sources. However, I encourage you to go beyond the minimum because I have found that the better papers go beyond the minimum. All of your sources must be electronic sources. You should only trust websites ending in .gov, .edu, or .org. However, make sure that your .org websites are legitimate. Furthermore, your outside sources must be no older than eight years old. The more recent your outside source is, the stronger your paper will be. You will also be required to make citations when you quote or paraphrase any outside source in your paragraphs as well as attach a Works Cited page at the end of your paper. I will need to match your in-text citations in the paragraphs of your paper to the sources listed on your Works Cited page. If I am struggling to match these matches or cannot find your sources, I will have to deduct at least 5 points from whatever grade your paper would have initially earned if you had proper citation.
When it comes to in-text citation, I prefer direct quotes because there is no confusion between what is an outside quote and what is your own writing. Paraphrasing is acceptable, but I strongly dislike summarizing outside sources; the delineation between what are outside sources and what are your own words is too hazy and confusing when it comes to summarizing. The rule of thumb regarding in-text citation is to use citation when in doubt. In fact, you should cite any information, quotes, and paraphrases taken from outside sources.
The essay must be typed and double-spaced, and the font should be no larger than a 12-point font. Please follow all MLA (8th edition) formatting rules.
The essay must be at least SEVEN full pages plus one Works Cited page. This length requirement will be strictly enforced. If you turn in something less than seven full pages of your research paper (not including your “Works Cited” page), at least 8 points will be deducted from your grade.
You must use at least six outside sources for your paper, and I really prefer electronic or online sources. Please follow MLA citation rules (8th edition). This includes both in-text citation and the Works Cited page. PLEASE, 7 FULL PAGES OF ESSAY WRITING PLUS the 8TH PAGE FOR WORKS CITED IN MLA8 FORMAT. THE WORK CITED PAGE ON THE 8TH PAGE IS VERY IMPORTANT PLEASE.
Use the order calculator below and get started! Contact our live support team for any assistance or inquiry.
[order_calculator]