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=DUE DATES:=

A-Day: Tuesday, January 24, 2012 B-DAY : Wednesday, January 25, 2012 = = =PROMPT= ESSAY PROMPT:

“Marriage is a Private Affair” and “Love Must Not Be Forgotten” both explore the problems of individuals seeking love and fulfillment in a changing culture. In an essay, analyze the main problem faced by the main character in each story. Compare the way in which each main character challenges the traditions and expectations of his or her society. To what degree does each succeed? Include evidence from the selection to support your analysis. =REQUIREMENTS:= 1. Tyoed 2. Times New Roman font 3. size 12 font 4. Double spaced 5. Proper heading (name, date and period on the right; title in the center) 6. NO TITLE PAGE 7. STAPLE your chart and original thesis paper to the essay. 8. 5 paragraphs

=TIPS:= 1. Use present tense when discussing the literature 2. Spell all characters' names correctly. 3. Do not title your essay with the titles of the stories. 4. Be sure to include textual evidence. 5. Get a family member to read just for grammar. 6. Get a family member to read for content. 7. Re-read it yourself. 8. Print it out BEFORE the night before it's due. I will not make exceptions for printer issues. Do not wait until the last minute!

=SCORE:= Thesis sheet: 5% Planning sheet: 15% Essay: 80%