Final Exam: English 1090-005
Winter 2020
In an essay of approximately 1000-1500 words please respond to one of the following prompts.
Using specific examples drawn from the text, discuss the significance of symbolism in any two of the texts we have studied together this term. You may wish to explain the symbolic significance of one of a character, or of a repeated motif, or of a particularly important image. However you choose to approach the topic, be sure that you go beyond asserting that there is symbolism in the texts. Analyze it by explaining what it means and why it matters to the text as a whole
Each of the texts we’ve read together has featured at least one story-within-the-story. Drawing specific examples from any two of the texts we have read together, discuss the representation of the nature of stories or the act of storytelling. In your response, go beyond simply summarizing the story; analyze what the texts tells us about storytelling.
Each of the texts we have read together has featured an encounter with supernatural powers or beings, whether in the form of jinn, vampires, or God. Drawing specific examples from the texts, compare and contrast the representation of the supernatural in any two of the texts we have read together. In your response be sure you go beyond simply describing the supernatural aspects of the texts. Analyze them by explaining why they matter to the themes or ideas of each text as a whole.
Additional Instructions:
This is not a research essay an no secondary sources are required, but any secondary sources you do use must be fully cited
Although you will be discussing two texts, you should still have one single central unified and unifying thesis
Remember to give your essay a title
Submit your essay in Times New Roman or similar font, 12 pt, double spaced
The list of texts are Dracula, Green, grass, running water, Alif the Unseen, and the Secret Miracle.