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Midterm Essay Prompt Throughout this course, we have studied how Gothic literature has evolved over time. The original Gothic, which emerged in the late eighteenth century, often emphasized haunted settings, supernatural events, mystery, terror, and the unknown. During the nineteenth century, the Dark Romanticism of Edgar Allan Poe and Nathaniel Hawthorne transformed many of these Gothic conventions by turning inward. Rather than focusing primarily on haunted castles or external monsters, Dark Romanticism explored guilt, obsession, madness, moral failure, and the darker aspects of the human mind through stories such as “The Black Cat” (1843) and “The Birth-Mark” (1843). More recently, Margaret Atwood’s “Lusus Naturae” (2011) and Karen Russell’s “St. Lucy’s Home for Girls Raised by Wolves” (2006) revisit many of these Gothic concerns from a contemporary perspective. For the purposes of this course, we have referred to Atwood’s and Russell’s fiction as neo-Gothic because these stories reinterpret Gothic traditions while challenging readers to reconsider conventional ideas about monsters, humanity, and otherness. For this essay, respond to the following question: If the Dark Romanticism of Edgar Allan Poe and Nathaniel Hawthorne reveals the monstrousness within humanity, how does the neo-Gothic of Margaret Atwood and Karen Russell reveal the humanity within the monstrous? Develop your own interpretation and support it with evidence from all four literary works. Although your discussion should refer to literary concepts such as narration, point of view, symbolism, figurative language, characterization, and genre, these concepts should strengthen your textual analysis rather than become the primary focus of the essay. Assume your reader has read all four stories. Your goal is not to retell the plots, but to explain how the stories work and how, taken together, they support your interpretation of the prompt. Recommended Essay Organization The following organizational structure is recommended because it provides a logical framework for developing a sustained literary analysis. You are not required to organize your essay exactly this way. However, if you choose a different organizational approach, your essay must still address all of the major ideas listed below. Regardless of organization, your essay should demonstrate a clear progression of ideas and fully answer the prompt. Introduction: Framing the Gothic Tradition Suggested length: 4–6 sentences Briefly introduce the Gothic tradition and explain how the Dark Romanticism of Poe and Hawthorne and the neo-Gothic of Atwood and Russell represent different stages in its development. Conclude the introduction with your own thesis answering the prompt. Your thesis should be written in your own words and should present an arguable interpretation rather than simply repeating the question. Poe: Humanity Becomes Monstrous Suggested length: 6–8 sentences Discuss how “The Black Cat” exemplifies Dark Romanticism by revealing the darkness within an ordinary human being. Consider how Poe’s use of first-person narration, unreliable narration, symbolism, figurative language, and psychological conflict contributes to your interpretation. Support your discussion with 2–3 direct quotations from “The Black Cat.” Every quotation should be introduced with a signal phrase, include the textbook page number in a parenthetical citation, and be followed by commentary explaining how the quotation supports your interpretation. Hawthorne: Perfection and Monstrosity Suggested length: 6–8 sentences Explain how “The Birth-Mark” also exemplifies Dark Romanticism while comparing and contrasting Hawthorne’s approach with Poe’s. How are the stories similar in their portrayal of human imperfection, obsession, and psychological darkness? How are they different? Consider Hawthorne’s use of symbolism, figurative language, characterization, and narration as evidence supporting your analysis. Support your discussion with 2–3 direct quotations from “The Birth-Mark.” Every quotation should be introduced with a signal phrase, include the textbook page number in a parenthetical citation, and be followed by commentary explaining how the quotation supports your interpretation. Atwood: The Monster as Human Suggested length: 6–8 sentences Discuss how “Lusus Naturae” reinterprets Gothic conventions by encouraging readers to sympathize with someone who appears monstrous. Explain how Atwood inverts many of the assumptions found in Dark Romanticism and how this story supports your thesis. Consider how point of view, narration, symbolism, figurative language, and characterization shape the reader’s understanding of the protagonist. Support your discussion with 2–3 direct quotations from “Lusus Naturae.” Every quotation should be introduced with a signal phrase, include the textbook page number in a parenthetical citation, and be followed by commentary explaining how the quotation supports your interpretation. Russell: Humanity, Civilization, and Otherness Suggested length: 6–8 sentences Discuss how “St. Lucy’s Home for Girls Raised by Wolves” also represents the neo-Gothic. Compare and contrast Russell’s approach with Atwood’s while explaining how both stories challenge traditional ideas about monstrosity, humanity, identity, and belonging. Consider Russell’s use of first-person narration, symbolism, figurative language, satire, and characterization as evidence supporting your interpretation. Support your discussion with 2–3 direct quotations from “St. Lucy’s Home for Girls Raised by Wolves.” Every quotation should be introduced with a signal phrase, include the textbook page number in a parenthetical citation, and be followed by commentary explaining how the quotation supports your interpretation. Conclusion: The Evolution of the Gothic Suggested length: 3–5 sentences Bring your discussion together by explaining how the Dark Romanticism of Poe and Hawthorne and the neo-Gothic of Atwood and Russell fit within the larger Gothic tradition. Reflect on how Gothic literature has evolved from the eighteenth century to the present while continuing to explore fear, identity, morality, difference, and what it means to be human. Your conclusion should reinforce your thesis without merely repeating it. Leave your reader with a final observation about how the Gothic continues to evolve while remaining one of literature’s most enduring and adaptable traditions. Suggested Overall Length A successful essay will typically be approximately: 31–43 sentences 900–1,200 words These are recommendations rather than strict requirements. What matters most is that your essay develops a thoughtful, well-supported literary analysis that fully addresses the prompt while incorporating evidence from all four assigned stories. Reminder Because this exam is administered through Honorlock with a locked browser, your handwritten spiral notebook is your only permitted resource. The textbook, eBook, websites, AI tools, phones, and all other outside resources are prohibited. This is why your Reading Notes and Midterm Exam Prep assignments emphasized recording meaningful quotations with textbook page numbers. Your success on this exam should come from the close reading, note-taking, and literary analysis you have practiced throughout the semester—not from outside sources. Your essay should reflect your own thinking, your own writing, and your own interpretation of the literature. I am interested in what you have to say about these stories and how you support your ideas with evidence from the texts.

Jill is lost in the desert and ran out of water six hours ago. What physiological effect or response would most likely occur in this situation? 

A 70-year-old man with chronic heart disease is hospitalized with major depressive disorder.  He expresses little meaning in his life, is widowed, and his children live in another state. He reports passive suicidal ideation  (“it would be ok if I didn’t wake up”). What precautions should the nursing staff take with this client?

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