Assignment Requirements

Story called, ” The Namesake”

One of the themes of The Namesake is the difficulty Gogol has in reconciling the two cultures he lives in-Indian, which stresses conforming to traditions; and American, which stresses being true to oneself. How does this conflict affect the relationship Gogol has with Maxim? with Moushumi?

english

Order Description

Oedipus Rex

A-Select one of the following questions to write your response to:

1.Why is Oedipus a “tragic hero”?

2.Comment on the use of irony.

3.What is the relationship between “fate” and “free will”?

Your response must be more than one, but no more than two double-spaced pages, (not a paragraph). Your response must demonstrate knowledge of the material and thoughtful analysis adequately supported with evidence from the literary text.

Reference

TEXTBOOKS: Davis, Paul, Gary Harrison, David M. Johnson, Patricia Clark Smith, and John F. Crawford, eds. The Bedford Anthology of World Literature Books One, Two, and Three. Pack A. Bedford /St.

english

Order Description

Oedipus Rex

A-Select one of the following questions to write your response to:

1.Why is Oedipus a “tragic hero”?

2.Comment on the use of irony.

3.What is the relationship between “fate” and “free will”?

Your response must be more than one, but no more than two double-spaced pages, (not a paragraph). Your response must demonstrate knowledge of the material and thoughtful analysis adequately supported with evidence from the literary text.

Reference

TEXTBOOKS: Davis, Paul, Gary Harrison, David M. Johnson, Patricia Clark Smith, and John F. Crawford, eds. The Bedford Anthology of World Literature Books One, Two, and Three. Pack A. Bedford /St.