Poe and Hawthorne
Description
This assignment has a part A and B
A. Write a well thought out, but concise essay to answer one of the following prompts. Your essay should be at least two pages.
1. In “Rappaccini’s Daughter” and “The Birth-mark,” Hawthorne seems to be pointing the finger at science. What is he saying about science and how is this illustrated in the stories?
2. Both Poe and Hawthorne focus on the darker side of man’s psyche. Discuss the differences between Poe’s and Hawthorne’s examinations of human psychology. Use examples from the stories you have read to back up your thoughts.
B. How does the work of Poe and Hawthorne illustrate the main tenets of American Gothicism? ( one or two paragraphs for this question) Please use the resource provided in the attachment.
Plagiarism Reminder: Please review my plagiarism policy in our syllabus and remember that it is not negotiable. Put bluntly, plagiarism = failure in class. You should be able to answer the questions by referring to our text and your notes. If you quote a passage from our text, cite the page number only in parentheses after your quote. If you paraphrase information in our textbook, you should cite that as well. Notes will be considered common knowledge within this class and do not need to be cited. You should not use outside sources. You may consult your classmates to gather additional information and brainstorm, but you should be the sole author of your essay.
*Only use sources provided in the attachment
