ENG102 ESSAY TOPIC LIST
1. Compare and contrast the significance of the blanket in “The Blanket” by Floyd Dell and the bracelet in “The Bracelet” by Yoshiko Uchida.
2. Compare and contrast the use of the literary element of “Plot Twist” or “Surprise Ending” in “Johanna” by Jane Yolen and “A Secret for Two” by Quentin Reynolds.
3. Compare and contrast the roles of Lucille in “The Woman” by Zona gale and Nathalie in “The Kiss” by Kate Chopin.
4. Compare any theme of any of the stories studied in class with either a political or social event. Describe the event so that someone who is not familiar with it could understand your argument. Give at least three specific examples from BOTH the text and the event to show how they relate to each other in your opinion.
5. Select one of the stories studied in class. Look at the year this story was written/published. Discuss the story through this historical context (in what ways does the story represent that time period). Give at least three examples to prove your point. Also, does the story have a different effect for us reading it in today's time and perspective?
6. Think about the main characters any of the stories studied in class. Which character do you personally identify with the most? Explain why. Give at least three examples from both the story and your personal life to prove your argument. Then, in contrast, discuss in what way(s) you do not identify with this character.
7. Think about the main characters in the story. Which character do you personally identify with the least? Explain why. Give at least three examples from both the story and your personal life to prove your argument. Then, in contrast, discuss in what way(s) you do identify with this character.