Topic Brainstorm

1 of 3: Think about a theme you see running in your life and choose a reading that discusses this reading.
This topic would be great to do because it forces you to relate to the reading and that's the best way to understand and fully grasp the concept of a reading. For example, I am currently struggling with stuff in my life just like anybody else in the world and I'm not fully sure how to deal with it so maybe I will come across a story that has the same theme going on. You get to explore the connections between the two and that sounds like a fun and tricky topic to do.

2 of 3: Compare and contrast elements of two different texts.
This topic sounds hard but if I compare and contrast a character from two different readings then it might be a little simpler. Or if I can't find a character to compare and contrast to then I can compare and contrast a theme.

3 of 3: Pick a subject: love, work, freedom, etc. Then choose two selections and discuss how that subject is discussed in those selections.
This topic is almost like the compare and contrast elements topics because let's say I pick freedom as my subject, I can compare and contrast the way freedom is discussed from two different text. I'm not sure what two stories I would pick yet, but if I come across two stories that I like then maybe this topic will be my go-to. Also, I can use literary devices to help frame my discussion. I will use quotes from the stories to help back up my argument so my reasoning is more credible.

Comments

  1. UnknownMarch 23, 2018 at 4:07 PM

    Alissa, I can’t wait to read your second project work. Your first choice, I too chose that one for similar reasons. It does force you to relate to the story because you must place yourself within and see yourself. I could see a correlating theme of “being too nice” in the Bartleby, the Scrivener and in my life up until my late thirties. I believe in doing so you will also see your strength despite the struggle. The second choice does sound a little challenging to compare/contrast two different text, but I believe you can also do the same with two characters, which might be easier to do (just a thought) if you decide to choose this one. Your last choice of discussing a theme such a freedom form two different text gives you creative freedom because there are several themes throughout the different stories we’ve read. Regardless of which option you choose, you will do great!

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