Write an essay of 10 pages (does not include the works cited page).
World literature provides a connection with the past, present, and future regarding insights into
humanity and literature’s ability to inspire writers, readers, and thinkers of all times.
Keeping this expansive reach of world literature in mind and using your chosen text, write an essay that
is argument-driven and analyzes a problematic barrier that the character(s) encounters. Identify this
barrier as the theme, then, using research to support your stance, offer suggestions/solutions for
addressing this concern.
Examples of “problematic barriers” as a thematic topic to choose from:
Lack of meaning/Finding meaning/existential questions/implications of worldview
Political leadership and nations, city-states
Violence and war
Racism
Sexism
Justice (or lack of)
Audience: Academic scholars, teachers, students—join the literary conversation.
Voice: Formal, academic
– Avoid first/second person pronouns
– Make arguments instead of announcements
– Avoid rhetorical questions
– Utilize a strong thesis statement
– Follow basic essay structure (introduction, body paragraphs, conclusion) that employ effective
