Reference no: EM133737102 , Length: Word Count: 1500 Words
Homework: Breaking Free from Societal Expectations Essay
For this homework, read Gods of Jade and Shadow, and watch the films Hunt for the Wilderpeople and Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. Using ALL three of the assigned works-- Gods of Jade and Shadow, Hunt for the Wilderpeople and Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon-- identify, analyze, and explain the significance of a thematic connection between all three texts.
What are the authors saying about the theme, and how is it demonstrated in the text? What can we take away from this?
In this homework, you're expected to analyze and develop an argument about ONE of the suggested themes:
Themes to Consider (Choose One)
1) gender
2) women's roles
3) men's roles
4) leadership
5) rebellion
6) finding one's own path
7) patan (duty to community/family)
8) family
9) independence
etc.
Consider and explain why your observations and analysis are important to us--your readers--and the academic conversation. What can we gain from your analysis? Be prepared to dig deep to find and share the treasure you've gained from your intellectual investigation of the texts. This should be woven throughout the essay and not addressed merely in conclusion.
Questions to Consider:
1) Without limiting yourself to the main characters, how do three of the characters from the various texts forge their own paths to become heroes?
2) What role does patan play in helping or hindering the success of the hero?
3) Does rebellion help or hurt the success of the hero?
4) What roles do mentors (or family) play in the development of the hero?
5) How does forgiveness allow the characters to reach their full potential?
6) How do the obstacles in the stories help the characters to transform or become more than they thought they were capable of?
Conclude your essay with a well-developed reflection of the theme and its significance. Answer the proverbial "So what?" question. What can we, your readers, gain or learn from your analysis?