This is an essay for the book The Master and Margarita by Bulgokov.
The focus of the essay should be relating situations in the book to characteristics of socialist realism in Russia at the time the book was written. The examples from the book should disprove these characteristics of socialist realism. There should be at least 3 examples from the book, with quotes, and each needs to be from different sections of the book (the book is broken up into 3 sections).
A couple ways you can go about the essay (just ideas)
1. Pick a different characteristic of socialist realism for each section of the book and get an example from each section that defies that characteristic.
2. Pick one characteristic for the whole book an find different quotes in each section that disprove the characteristic.
I will attach some examples of characteristics and the teacher's prompt so you have a better idea of what she's looking for.
It must be 4-6 pages.
Prompt:
Give an example from each one of the three narrative types in The Master and Margarita (the Moscow chapters, the Pontius Pilate chapters, and the Master and Margarita chapters) to illustrate ways in which Bulgakov defies socialist realism, the mandated literary style in Russia during the period Bulgakov composed the novel.
Also find explanations of socialist realism online; visit several sites so that you have more information. In rejecting socialist realism, what does Bulgakov regard as the purpose of literature?
Essay should be 4-6 pages, typed, double-spaced and should include a brief introduction with a clear thesis statement, body paragraphs beginning with clear topic sentences that let me know the main point of the paragraph, specific and detailed examples from the novel including page citations, and a brief conclusion.
Don't include plot summary, and choose passages other than those we analyzed in class unless you can offer new insights.
Also include a works cited page that includes your edition of the novel and the websites you consulted. These citations should follow MLA format.
Attachment:- Master and Margarita quotes.rar