Length:    1000 words

Academic integrity:
    You are not required to do outside research for this essay.
    If you do consult outside sources, these must be properly documented.  This includes (but is not limited to):
o    Quotes
    Quotation marks
    EACH quote requires a parenthetical citation: (SparkNotes).
o    Paraphrases/ideas that you got from another source but put into your own words
    EACH paraphrase requires a parenthetical citation: (SparkNotes).
    Exams that are not properly documented automatically earn an F.

CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:

    From anything we have read this semester, choose ONE character that you feel like you can relate to.  Explain why.  You might discuss how you and the character have:
o    faced similar issues or problems
o    had similar feelings or desires
o    responded in similar ways to an issue, feeling or other character
o    anything else that makes you relate to the character
Your answer should include both:
o    information about the character
o    your own experiences and/or feelings
Use your own personal life to demonstrate that you understand the character you have chosen.  Use quotes and examples from the text to support your ideas.

    From anything we have read this semester, choose ONE character that you feel like you cannot relate to.  Explain why.  You might discuss how you and the character have:
o    not faced similar issues or problems
o    had very different feelings or desires
o    responded in different ways to an issue, feeling or other character
o    anything else that makes you not relate to the character
Your answer should include both:
o    information about the character
o    your own experiences and/or feelings
Use your own personal life to demonstrate that you understand the character you have chosen.  Use quotes and examples from the text to support your ideas.

o    NOTE 1: Your paper should have a clear argument that runs throughout. Each point that you make should be related to this argument.
o    NOTE 2: Remember to use (and explain!) quotes from the readings/films. Engage in a dialogue with the texts.