Create a Literary Argument Prompt by cloning a recent one, but adding a new prompt by Amy Zenion

zenionamy — 2025-04-29 11:08:48 UTC

Zenion 2021 Rewrite (replaced home with food)

In many works of fiction food takes on symbolic importance. Such food may be literal meals or unconventional ones. Either from your own reading or from the list below, choose a work of fiction in which a literal or unconventional food serves as a significant symbol. Then, in a well-written essay, analyze how this house contributes to an interpretation of the work as a whole.

Nathan^2, Ella (Replaced community with octopus)

2025-04-29 11:35:21 UTC

The following excerpt is from Linda Hogan’s novel People of the Whale, published in 2008. In this passage, the narrator describes two events that occur in a community: an infant’s birth shortly followed by an octopus’s walking out of the sea. Read the passage carefully. Then, in a well-written essay, analyze how the author uses literary elements and techniques to develop a complex relationship between members of the community and the octopus.

Nathan^2 and Ella 2024 Prompt (reciprocated urgency)

2025-04-29 11:43:29 UTC

Many works of literature feature a character who makes spontaneous decisions, in acts of despair or urgency. These erratic decisions can have broader implications for that character or other characters. Such

implications may include changes to a character’s relationships, social and/or financial stability, well-being, or any

other aspects of the character’s existence.

Either from your own reading or from the list below, choose a work of fiction in which a character acts impulsively while

making a decision.

Sophia, Mac, Arden, Jarrett, Rhianna :)

25sigmans — 2025-04-29 11:47:42 UTC

In some works of literature, adulthood is portrayed as times graced by maturity and a sense of knowledgability; in other works, they are depicted as times of tribulation and terror. Focusing on a single novel or play, explain how its representation of adulthood shapes the meaning of the

work as a whole. (2008 Form B: changed childhood to adulthood)

Hannah^2 and Mia (replace houses with relationships) 2021 Prompt

2025-04-29 11:48:22 UTC

In many works of fiction, people take on symbolic importance. Such people may be literal or unconventional ones.

Either from your own reading or from the list below, choose a work of fiction in which a literal or unconventional relationships serves as a significant symbol. Then, in a well-written essay, analyze how this relationship contributes to an interpretation of the work as a whole.

Ethan^2, Gabe, Makayla (Changed reinventing themselves with struggling to deal with their past)

2025-04-29 11:49:01 UTC

In many works of literature, characters choose to reinvent themselves for significant reasons. They may wish to separate from a previous identity, gain access to a different community, disguise themselves from hostile forces, or express a more authentic sense of self. Either from your own reading or from the following list, choose a work of fiction in which a character attempts to create a new identity. Then, in a well-written essay, analyze how the character’s difficulty in handling their past when forming this identity contributes to an interpretation of the work as a whole.

Hannah J, Mia, Hannah B (change names to appearances)

2025-04-29 11:50:43 UTC

Names are often keys to the significance of literary characters. Select a novel or play in which a central figure’s name gives access to that character’s ambiguity or complexity. Then write a well-organized essay analyzing how the name illuminates that character and informs the meaning of the work as a whole.

Raven

2025-04-29 11:52:43 UTC

Many works of literature explore a character’s mental state and how it changes throughout the course of the story. The character experiences a stressful psychological event or some sort of traumatic incident that leaves a lasting impression, affecting their future choices and decisions. Either from your own reading or from the following list, choose a work of fiction in which a specific event causes a shift in a character's mental state. Then, in a well-written essay, analyze how that event contributes to an interpretation of the work as a whole.

Emma 2015 Rewrite ( replaced significant effect of names with family )

2025-04-29 11:53:28 UTC

Family members often influence other literary characters. Select a novel or play in which a central figure’s family gives access and explains that character’s actions or complexity. Then write a well-organized essay analyzing how the family member, or members, illuminate that character and inform the meaning of the work as a whole.

Grace and Gabby (replace intentionally deceives with unintentionally reveals)

2025-04-29 12:01:57 UTC

Many works of literature contain a character who unintentionally reveals motives to others. The character’s obliviousness may unintentionally help or hurt those around them. Such a character, for example, may illustrate their true motives and values unknowingly. Choose a novel or play in which a character unintentionally reveals motives to others. Then, in a well-written essay, analyze how unwittingly exposing their intentions contributes to the meaning of the work as a whole.

Makayla Senesi (Replaced country setting with dark setting)

25senesim — 2025-04-29 12:04:01 UTC

Many writers use a country setting to establish values within a work of literature. For example, the country may be a place of virtue and peace or one of primitivism and ignorance. Choose a novel or play in which such a setting plays a significant role. Then write an essay in which you analyze how the country setting functions in the work as a whole. Do not merely summarize the plot.

Macy, Mayla, Genna

2025-04-29 12:08:05 UTC

Many works of literature feature characters who have been given a literal or figurative burden. This burden may be an object, or it may be a quality such as uncommon appearance, low social position, poor mental or imaginative faculties, or a stunted physicality. Yet this burden is often also a gift. Select a character from a novel, epic, or play who has been given a burden that is both an advantage and a problem. Then write a well-developed essay analyzing the complex nature of the burden and how the burden contributes to the meaning of the work as a whole.