Write a 1200-word essay. Analyze one required reading in terms of “world literature”, placing it in the canon in relation to antecedents (literary precursors and influences) and those texts your chosen text has influenced in later “world literature”. Focus your argument through a concise thesis statement. Make sure you use sufficient primary and secondary sources. Properly employ MLA 9 citation style and formatting—in-text citation with a corresponding Works Cited. Also make sure you use at least four secondary sources, cited in-text and included in your Works Cited.
Marking Rubric
Argument 20%
Did you make an argument that supported the intent of your thesis?
How effective were the points you made?
Were the points made in consideration of obvious counterpoints?
Is there a clear logical framework to your conclusion?
Did you avoid surface level readings of the text and read into elements with depth?
