Reference no: EM133730891 , Length: 4 pages

Assignment:

The Motherfucker With The Hat Paper

Length: 3 to 4 double spaced pages (set the word processor at double space)

Format: MLA (see documents); heading (top right), center the title of paper, space, indent and begin to write (Do not use a cover sheet/title page)

Font: New Times Roman - no smaller than 10pt and no larger than 12pt - font size

Content: Using the Aristotelian Theory, you will construct a paper to analyze Stephen Adly Guirgis' The Motherfucker With The Hat to determine if it may be classified as a well-made play. Additionally, you will use two (2) of four (4) perspectives of criticism (exclude the fifth "Theatrical Expression"), to shed further insight on the play's relevance to today's audiences as a work of art.

The paper should include the following:

1. Introduction - a paragraph that includes a thesis statement to introduce the reader to your opening thoughts and tell what will be the focus of the remainder of the paper.

2. Body - six paragraphs to analyze the work to include:

a. Plot

b. Characters

c. Thought (themes)

d. Diction (language)

e. Music

f. Spectacle

Additionally, you will write another one (1) or two (2) paragraphs to address one (1) or more of four (4) perspectives of criticism to include either:

a. Social Significance

b. Human/Personal Significance

c. Artistic Quality

d. Capacity to Entertain

3. Conclusion - a paragraph to wrap-up your thoughts that should indicate the findings of your analysis, and reiterate your perspective(s) of the play's relevance to today's audience as a work of art. You should complete your conclusion with a rating of the play from 1-4 stars (4-highest, 1- lowest), explain the reason for your rating and if you would recommend the play to others.