https://padlet.com/krutigliano/32 “And, after all, our surroundings influence our lives and characters as much as fate, destiny or any supernatural agency.” --Pauline Hopkins, Contending Forces Choose a novel or play in which cultural, physical, or geographical surroundings shape psychological or moral traits in a character. Then write a well-organized essay in which you analyze how surroundings affect this character and illuminate the meaning of the work as a whole. en-us 2017-05-01 11:59:17 UTC 2025-11-12 11:27:04 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Send.png https://padlet.com/krutigliano/32/wish/169176408 In a man for all seasons sir thomas moore is a man working for the establishment in england. Because of his position he is constantly pressured into making descicsions he may not agree with. In the case of the secession act he is agressivley lobbied to sign the act into effect, which he refuses to do. This descision is one that will untimatley lead to his downfall. Moore's staunch commitment to sticking to his own beliefs helps to illuminate the work in a unique way.

KR Comments: Be vigilant about spelling and punctuate--and "in what unique way?"]]> 2017-05-01 14:16:55 UTC https://padlet.com/krutigliano/32/wish/169176408 https://padlet.com/krutigliano/32/wish/169176428 The Awakening 
In Kate Chopins, the Awakening, the actions of Edna Pontellier are seen as so significant due to her deviation from cultural norms of women at that time, her actions illuminate the importance of the meaning of the title as well as the work as a whole. 

KR Comments: you must address the two parts of the prompt--reread the prompt. On the test, annotate the key words and be sure you fulfill all expectations--:)]]> 2017-05-01 14:16:59 UTC https://padlet.com/krutigliano/32/wish/169176428 https://padlet.com/krutigliano/32/wish/169176445 In 1984, Winston is surrounded by a society controlled by a government that doesn't even let its citizens think for themselves. As a result, he begins to question Big Brother and its tactics, going so far as to read a book written by an enemy of the state, showing the audience the importance of being unique and having free will. 

KR Comments: a solid thesis that will serve as a strong GPS--

]]> 2017-05-01 14:17:01 UTC https://padlet.com/krutigliano/32/wish/169176445 https://padlet.com/krutigliano/32/wish/169176760 McMurphy is a man who was pyschologically different from the rest of the characters withing the asylem.

KR Comments: thesis does not address all aspects of the prompt]]> 2017-05-01 14:17:42 UTC https://padlet.com/krutigliano/32/wish/169176760