LITR 4231 Early American Literature 2012
Student Midterm Samples

2. Short essay (4-6 paragraphs) on 1 of 2 options (or combinations as inspired) :

  • Highlight and analyze a passage from our course readings--your best textual experience  in comprehending course contents (terms, themes, objectives, class discussion)

  • Favorite term, objective, concept in course + explanation & application to 1-2 readings

passage from course readings

term, objective, concept

Lauren Weatherly, "The Metamorphosis in 'Rip Van Winkle'”

Rochelle LaTouche, "Native Americans: An Old Story"

Roberto Benitez, "The Creation of the Mestizo and its Effects on Mexican Americans"

Elizabeth Eagle, "The Captivity Narrative . . . "

Adam Glasgow, "Do Captivity Narratives Deserve Their Title?"

Jill Norris, "You Don't Have to be Bold to Be Beautiful"

Veronica Ramirez, "Utopian Literature in Early America"