Assignment: This is an exercise in providing proof for claims/assertions. In this case, I'm going to take the pressure off you, a little bit at least. You need not come up with a theme or subject matter. For the sake of this post, I want you to begin with ONE of these themes:
a - The 'tribal' nature of any small community.
b- The
need that all human beings have to feel in 'control' of what they
perceive to be an essentially hostile environment
(universe).
c- The concepts of magic and
superstition and their place in society.
d- The
concept that it can be acceptable to require the individual to
sacrifice for the greater good.
e-
'stoning'
f- Man's ability (and need) to rationalise generally unacceptable
actions.
Begin your post by introducing the author, the name of the short story, and the premise theme you've chosen from above. Then enter to a discussion about how this theme is present, not only in the short story but also in present society. Turn the theme into a thesis. Make it arguable. Then provide textual evidence for your assertions. Likewise, provide specific examples from society (pop culture or your family or school or neighborhood sphere) that seem to serve as proof for your belief.
Aim length-wise for the equivalent to a 1-page double-spaced "P" assignment.
Note: There should be no need for outside research. Your ability to complete this blog entry really requires only your textbook and your ability to mine your personal experience and/or observation.
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