English 201

J. Roth

A Midsummer Night's Dream Essay Assignment

Due: May 17, at the beginning of class

Value: 75 points

Length: 400-500 words

Option #1:

In a short essay, explore the nature of romantic desire as it is revealed in the play.  What are its qualities? What are its effects?

Option #2:

In a short essay, apply our course theme of From Chaos, What Patterns Emerge? to Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream.

• Please consider the entire play when building your essay.

• You may find of great help the journal entries you write concerning the novel.

• Please use quotations from the play where appropriate to support your points, being sure to document these properly following MLA guidelines.

Notes:

ü Review the New Essay Grading Sheet for general requirements.

ü Be sure to refer to the handout "Writing the Introduction" for extra help.