Of Mice and Men
Literary Argumentation Essay
English 10
Essay Topic:
John Steinbeck’s novella is a discourse on the complexity of human relationships. After reading the article on symbiosis and the varying types of symbiotic relationships, consider the relationships in Of Mice and Men. Choose two separate relationships in the novel and Max and Kevin’s relationship from The Mighty, and persuasively argue which type of symbiosis each relationship is. You cannot write two paragraphs about any one relationship.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Content:
· Introductory paragraph (refer to triangle)
· Three body paragraphs – one per relationship (see list of relationship suggestions to analyze)
o Three pieces of evidence (quotes) for each character
· Concluding paragraph (see triangle)
Format:
· MLA Format (see example paper, with embedded instructions)
· Typed, Times New Roman or Arial, 12-point font, Double-spaced, 1” margins
o Please note if you do not have a computer at home, you may submit your final copy handwritten in blue or black ink using cursive handwriting. Be sure to skip lines and write only on the front side of lined paper.
The use of personal pronouns in this paper will result in reduction in credit of 20 points, after your paper has been graded. Personal pronouns you should NOT use are: I, me, my, mine, you, your, we, us, etc.
Papers must be submitted in PRINTED FORM to me. I do NOT accept literary argumentation essays via e-mail.
This paper was assigned and distributed on Wednesday, April 2, 2014.
Students are required to bring a rough draft copy of their paper to class on Monday, April 14th, 2014.
Students who do not bring their rough draft to class on Monday, April 14th will lose 20 points off of their final paper grade.
Paper due on: Wednesday, April 16th, 2014
Papers will NOT be accepted
after the beginning of the class period on April 16th, 2013.
Late passes cannot be used on submitting this paper late.