Recently we delved into an author’s use themes, and how they are supported by the Elements of Drama and Fiction (Character, Plot, Setting, Symbolism, Themes) by answering Who, What, Where, When, Why

March 27, 2019

Assignment: Essay #2
“A & P “and “Doubt: A Parable”

Recently we delved into an author’s use themes, and how they are supported by the Elements of Drama and Fiction (Character, Plot, Setting, Symbolism, Themes) by answering Who, What, Where, When, Why. The next essay assignment will be an in-depth exploration of themes as they relate to John Updike’s short story “A & P“ and John Patrick Shanley’s play “Doubt: A Parable”

With consideration of the short story “A & P” AND the play “Doubt: A Parable”

Explore and/or evaluate how the events of the 60’s reflected in the internal and external actions of the characters.

1. Using EXAMPLES from the text, write a paragraph or two – ( following the Anatomy of Paragraph hand out) discussing how each of the elements of Fiction and Drama was effected by or the events of the 60s:
a. The plot
b. The characters
c. The themes (old vs. young, rebellion vs. conformity, tradition vs. modernity,
d. The symbols (consumerism
e. The style
f. Metaphors
g. The role of hierarchy (within the Catholic Church, the supermarket)

A. Requirements: TWO sources

B. Find and research a great article or book, or documentary on the 60’s.
C. The New York Times is a great source (newspaper)
1. Essay length: 5 pages + Works Cited
2. Outside resources plus the short story and play
3. Forma
4. MLA Format, double spaced, Times New Roman-12
One paragraph discussing the role of parables in the play Doubt.
One paragraph discussing the

D. Please remember to state your thesis/purpose of the essay in the first paragraph. IMPORTANT: As always, please include your opinions and support them with the appropriate story text and/or research. This essay will require that you utilize 2outside resources to support your thesis. They must be cited on the Works Cited page of your document.

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