Monday, October 11, 2010

The Handmaid's Tale-Essay

Students completed the following essay in class today:

(Suggested time-40 minutes)

Some novels and plays seem to advocate changes in social or political attitudes or in traditions. Choose such a novel or play and note briefly the particular attitudes or traditions that the author apparently wishes to modify. Then analyze the techniques the author uses to influence the reader’s or audience’s views. Avoid plot summary.

You MUST choose one of the following works:

The Handmaid’s Tale

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