Biographical Perspective

Question 1

“Because I could not stop for Death” and “I heard a Fly buzz-when I died” by Emily Dickinson.

Write a paper in which you identify the poetic element(s) or aspect(s) you’ve chosen to examine in detail. The discussion should be somewhat focused on this single point. You should be analyzing the concept deeply as it appears in the two poems, drawing conclusions on the basis of evidence you find. Cite examples and draw conclusions from the two poems.

Assume the reader has read the poems and understands them to keep from summarizing the poem’s content. You want to present your own ideas, using citations from the two poems to support them.

Must be in MLA 8th edition. 4 pages minimum – 6 pages max.

Question 2

Write an essay examining a historical or current event through the poetry written during, about, or in response to that event. The goal is to consider not only how poets have responded to historical events but also how our reading of poetry might influence our view of history and/or our own historical moment.

Your essay should have a clear organizational scheme with an introduction, body paragraphs focusing on one idea each, and a conclusion. Write a thesis statement making a debatable claim about the poem(s) and support your thesis with quotations and analysis. 

Each essay must include at least one reliable secondary source and clearly indicate how it supports, provides context for, or contrasts with your analysis

This paper should be 3-4 pages long. Give your paper an interesting, descriptive title and use MLA formatting throughout