Choose only ONE essay topic from the choices below. Indicate which topic you are writing on:

1) Journeys:
Compare, contrast, and give your interpretations of two different journeys of two different heroes/heroines in two different works. The type of journey may be geographic, emotional, and/or psychological. Be sure to name the specific characters, literary work, and author. Use your interpretive skills and include meaningful details. You do not need to agree with Professor or your TA. Avoid plot summaries. You do not need to specify book or line numbers.

2) Heroes:
Compare, contrast, and give your interpretations of three different heroes/heroines; two of them may be from the same literary work. Be sure to name the heroes/heroines, literary work, and author. Use your interpretive skills and include meaningful details. Write about the heroes/heroines qualities, characteristics, and how their actions impact the work of literature. You do not need to agree with Professor or your TA. Avoid plot summaries. You do not need to specify book or line numbers.

3) Lovers:
Write an essay that analyzes and interprets two different sets of lovers OR one set of lovers and a concept of love from two different literary works that you have read thus far. Consider the lovers relationship, emotions, and impact on the plot of the literary work. Include meaningful details. Avoid plot summary. You do not need to agree with Professor or your TA. You do not need to specify book or line numbers. Do not use the example of Antony and Cleopatra that Professor used in lecture.