Assignment:
Mini-Essay and Discussion:
Writing Prompt:
Literature stands the test of time when its message is still relevant to contemporary readers. For your mini-essay post, choose one of the Shakespearean sonnets, one of the excerpts from Hamlet or Macbeth or, if you prefer, Donne's sonnet.
Explain how and why someone reading the poem today can relate to its message.
1. Note: You may not choose a Shakespearean sonnet that is not included in the course lesson.
2. Only these sonnets are assigned in this course:
- "Shall I Compare Thee to a Summer's Day?"
- "When in Disgrace with Fortune and Men's Eyes"
- "My Mistress' Eyes are Nothing like the Sun"
Directions:
Your mini-essay post should be at least 300 words
Keep in mind that this new post is a Gordon Rule assignment, meaning that the quality of your writing, as well as the length, will be considered during the evaluation/grading process.