Module 06 Literature Project – Final Project Due

The time has come to submit your final and complete Modern World Literature project. As a reminder, the requirements for this paper are listed below.  You will compare and contrast two literary works (from two different writers) from the course that share the same theme. (Examples include, but are not limited to: Race/Ethnicity; Creativity/The Creative Process; Symbolism/Irony; Gender Roles/Marriage). You can either compare two novels, a novel and a short story, two short stories, a short story and a poem, or two poems. 

1.Original research paper that is a minimum of 4-5 pages in length, double-spaced, 12 point, with a standard font of Times New Roman. In general, pages consist of: 

 Title Page – Captivating title, your name, title of the course, date.  Body – 4-5 pages in length. Follow this rough map (outline): 

◦Introduction – introduce works to be compared – (Remember you are comparing and contrasting the themes from two works of literature.) Bring focus to your study through thesis statement. 

◦First Point coming out of thesis statement 

◾Support #1 from research 

◾Support #2 from research 

◾Personal observation 

Etc. 

◦Second Point coming out of thesis statement 

◾Support #1 from research 
◾Support #2 from research 

◾Personal opinion 

◾Etc. 

◦Third Point (if needed) coming out of thesis statement 

◾Support #1 from research 
◾Support #2 from research 
◾Personal opinion 
◾Etc. 

◦Conclusion – Reiterate (do not simply restate) your thesis. Remember to mention both subjects here and close with a striking point.  References Cited page – in APA format. 

1.Follow APA format for the paper and for citing your sources. APA guidelines are available through the Online Library. 

2.Proper mechanics (clear, concise, and complete sentences and paragraphs), proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation. 

3.Four to five sources for the paper from your research. Please use one or two sources as available from your college’s Online Library. For assistance on researching in the library, see the Resources tab. Internet resources should be from credible sources. 

4.Use statements and ideas that are your own writing and blend these in with your research. If you want to use actual words from a source, put them in quotation marks followed by an in-text citation showing that particular source.

Running head: LITERARY COMPARISON 1

LITERARY COMPARISON 2

Thesis and Map

Name: Rodney Wheeler

Institution: Rasmussen College

Course: G331/LIT3382 Section 01 Modern World Literature

Date: 01/12/18

Comparison of literature

Introduction –The theme of slavery, injustice and racism are clearly depicted in “Tell my horse” by Zora Neale Hurston and “Not without laughter” by Langston Hughes. However, in one of the stories, the effort made by the African American is evidenced from their resistance, while in the other, the characters only complain about the ill treatment.

First Point History I determined by how individual reacted to circumstances

After the Africans were taken to Haiti and Jamaica, they were able to struggle and redeem themselves

Mrs. Rice, Sandy and Jimboy continue to be mistreated as they do nothing about it.

Circumstances are determined by how people handle them.

It is possible for people to learn from common practice and rituals

Sandy admires the ways of her grandmother

Most of the people in tell my horse and influenced by the voodoo practices (Hurston, 1990).

Despite the difference in cultures and rituals, there are people that will tend to follow the right and common practice.

With time, it is possible for the unhealthy and injustice practices to end

As shown by Hughes (2018), Sandy hopes to become a responsible man and not to disappoint.

The maroon community is able to survive the condition of slavery through resistance.

Perseverance on some things can last for a while and end through determination.

Conclusion – Ethnicity and racism can be a great influence in the life of individual. However, some element such as perseverance, positivism and resistance can change these aspects and lead to a better life. This can be seen through the life of sandy and his family as well as the maroon community in Haiti and Jamaica.

References Cited page

Hurston, Z. N. (1990). Tell my horse: Voodoo and life in Haiti and Jamaica. Harper Collins.

Hughes, L. (2018). Not without laughter. Penguin.

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Running head: LITERARY COMPARISON 1

Thesis and Map
Name: Rodney Wheeler
Institution: Rasmussen College
Course: G331/LIT3382 Section 01 Modern World Literature
Date: 01/12/18