Write a thematic analysis of Benjamin Franklin’s The Autobiography. Clearly establish what you consider a controlling purpose or intent of his narrative. What do you see as a controlling theme of the narrative? How does he structure the narrative as a coming-of age story or Bildungsroman? What assumptions does he make about the possibilities for […]

Write an analysis of Frederick Douglass’s Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave, Written by Himself. Clearly establish the purpose(s) of the narrative. What do you see as a controlling theme of the narrative? Discuss specific events or examples that support your thesis. The following are possible approaches to the topic: In […]

Write an analysis of Olaudah Equiano’s Narrative. Clearly establish what you see as an important purpose or intent of the narrative. What do you see as a controlling theme of the narrative? Be sure to provide specific supporting events or examples from the narrative. You may want to focus on (Prompts): Equiano’s comparison of his […]

Write a comparative thematic analysis of two poems by Emily Dickinson. Possible themes that you can address: spiritual and/or religious beliefs; death, especially whether or not there is life after death; on becoming a wife; what it means to be a poet, etc. At least one of the poems must be from the class assignment.

Write an analysis of Harriet Jacobs’s Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl and her “Letter from a Fugitive Slave.” What specific challenges did she face writing about her experiences as a formerly enslaved woman? Why do you think she wrote the narrative and the letter despite these challenges? What do you see as […]

Melville has written a story that CANNOT be read as a simple tale of good vs. evil. What is Melville’s intent? What about the story makes it more complex than that? Within this context, write a character analysis of ONE or TWO of the three main characters: Babo, Delano, and/or Cereno. Depending on whom you […]

The critical essay should be an interpretation of literary text(s) that establishes the author’s intent by analyzing characters, imagery, and/or themes/main ideas. Each paper should contain a clear, analytical thesis statement. Develop your argument through close reading and textual analysis using the SIEL method – State, Illustrate, Explain, Link –that you have been practicing in […]

  You have most likely taken  time to understand and build a brand focus for your venture but what  about your leadership style? How would you “sell” yourself as an  entrepreneurial leader? This week, you are developing your leadership  brand.  Take the leadership assessment test  http://www.yourleadershiplegacy.com/assessment/assessment.php  Record your  traits and behaviors discuss  three to four […]

  Prompt What criteria do you recommend to determine the credibility of a source of information?  Instructions Develop  a list of more than and no less than 10 elements you would use to  determine the credibility of facts, articles, websites, news, etc. Thoroughly explain your reason for each element and why it is important Your […]

  1) What are the strengths of a distributed homeland security  intelligence production; a federal system with independent and largely  "sovereign" state, local, tribal jurisdictions? 2) Is there any way that  this could be made even better/stronger? 3) Locate the nearest Fusion Center to you (i live in Elizabeth city nc) via the U.S. Homeland […]