Oakton Food for the dead & Sorry Wrong Number Plays Discussion

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Select

one

of the following options and write a 4-5 page paper (1400-1750 words). The goal

here is to display your ability to read a play closely, unpack its meaning, and illustrate how its

meaning is reinforced or built through both dialogue and staging. You may not write about the

same play(s) more than once.

Option 1:

Female protagonists or antagonists (depending on your perspective) were featured in several

stories such as “Food for the Dead,”

Romeo & Juliet

, “La Pinta,” “Plumes,” “Trifles,” and

Sorry,

Wrong Number

. What were some common themes that weaved these tales together and how are

these themes/issues still relevant in today’s society?

Outside Sources

You have the option to incorporate some literary criticism as well. What is important here is that

the sources you use are credible, scholarly, and contain enough depth. Sources such as

Wikipedia, SparkNotes, Shmoop, eNotes, etc. do not meet these criteria. Rather than using

online sources, you should be using Oakton’s databases to find books and journal art

The plays can be found online through google if you have any questions let me know. Please abstain from using jargon and filler words. Please have the paper clear and concise.