#1) A character from a novel or play that you have recently read is on trial, and you are the attorney defending him or her. Identify the novel, the character, and the crime (the crime can pertain to an act or a personality trait) for which he or she is on trial. It is time for the closing arguments of the case, and you are responsible for creating an appeal to logos that will persuade the jury to liberate the character. Your appeal to logos should be a well-developed paragraph of at least six sentences.
#2) Choose an event, current or historical, and explain how it is usually viewed. Next, using the Marxist or feminist critical literary theory, explain how the event would be viewed. How does viewing the event through a different perspective affect your interpretation of it? Your response should be at least six sentences.
#3) Discuss the types of characters present in Gothic works. How do these character types contribute to the mood and essential meaning or theme of the work? Provide examples to support your explanation. Your paragraph should be at least six sentences.