I 1. Describe the history and mythology behind the creature. In other words, the student will make sure his or her reader knows the creature in detail.
2. The student will analyze how the creature/being selected MAY have developed as a fictional creature. This may include examining what the creature represents (human fears, behavior, use as social modification). The student will make a claim about the creature based on this analysis.
3. The student will offer examples of how the creature is used in literature and film. The student, therefore, will choose three literaryworks/and or modern films that showcase this creature or a similar one. ONE OF THESE WORKS MUST BE A POEM! ONE OF THESE WORKS MUST BE A PLAY/FILM. ONE OF THESE WORKS MUST BE A SHORT STORY/NOVEL.
Required Format: MLA 8
Required Length: 4 – 5 pages plus Works Cited
Required Sources: 7 (3 primary literary/film sources and 4 secondary
Thesis:
Certainly, the dragon creates a strong reaction in readers and viewers today. By discussing the mythology behind the creature, analyzing the psychological fears that underlie it, and examining its modern use if literature and film, one can clearly see that dragons represent our fears about _______________.
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