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\nProduce a polished, final draft of Essay 2. To produce your final draft, you will extensively revise and develop your first draft using lessons and strategies learned in class and suggestions provided in my feedback and from your peers. Please carefully read and follow this assignment. Do each task in order.
\nPart 1\u2014Reading and Review
\n1.\tRead the Essay 2 assignment guidelines.
\n2.\tReview the lecture videos and writing guides assigned so far for this essay progression, with special attention to any that I recommended in my feedback and in class.
\n3.\tReview your notes and annotations on \u201cThe Starfruit Tree\u201d by Ashwak Fardoush.
\n4.\tReview the quotations that you selected from the contextual secondary source \u201cThe Women\u2019s Movement in Bangladesh: A Short History and Current Debates\u201d by Sohela Nazneen.
\n5.\tReview the quotations that you selected from the theoretical secondary source \u201cFeminist criticism\u201d by Lois Tyson.
\n6.\tReview your notes on the Formal Draft feedback.
\n7.\tClosely read and annotate the Model Essay.
\nPart 2\u2014Writing
\nAnalysis Paragraphs
\n1.\tUsing my feedback on your Formal Draft and the work we did in class, revise, expand, and deepen your analysis of the specific evidence from \u201cThe Starfruit Tree.\u201d
\na.\tUse the literary terms you\u2019ve learned as key terms to analyze the text and feminist key terms from Tyson.(gender roles, patriarchal ideoligy etc)
\nb.\tSupport your analysis and claims with close reading.
\nc.\tExplain how understanding the evidence you have identified are important clues to understand the story as a feminist text.
\nd.\tRevise your claims to express your specific argument in each analysis paragraph. Your claims should answer the intellectual questions that you posed. They must be debatable, supported by your analysis, specific, and insightful and must include the literary term and a feminist theoretical term.
\ne.\tInclude secondary source quotations in each of your three analysis paragraphs\u2014one from Nazneen and one from Tyson. “Sandwich” the quotations between your analysis of evidence and use them to help you to analyze that evidence from “The Starfruit Tree.” Do not summarize or analyze secondary source quotations. Instead, use them to facilitate your conversation about \/ analysis of the evidence.
\n2.\tRetain the identification\/labeling and color-coding of the elements of argumentation and type of secondary source. Label\/identify the element in ALL CAPS at the beginning of the sentence and color code each element according to what it\u2019s doing: claim, analysis, evidence, analysis, secondary source (theoretical and contextual), synthesis.
\nPresentation Paragraphs
\n1.\tPolish your summaries using strategies discussed in class.
\n2.\tRevise your introduction in which you present your argument on the exhibit.
\n3.\tEnd this paragraph with your thesis in bold. Your thesis should express your central argument and must include a literary term and a feminist term.
\nSynthesis Paragraph
\n1.\tReview your conclusion to synthesize, rather than summarize, your argument about the story. Answer the \u201cSo, what?\u201d question. How do you want your audience to recognize the ways which gender roles are constructed by patriarchy, not just in the story, but outside of the story? How do you want them to see the story and the world differently now that they have read your essay?
\nStructure Your Essay
\n1.\tRevise specific headings before each of your paragraphs that state what your paragraph is doing. The headings should be specific and include a literary term and a feminist key term.
\n2.\tUse strategies from the Effective Paragraphing and P-A-S in order to ensure a cohesive essay structure.
\n3.\tOrder your paragraphs like this:
\na.\tSummary of \u201cThe Starfruit Tree\u201d by Ashwak Fardoush
\nThe names of the members of your group.
\nThe title (year published)
\nThe author\u2019s full name
\nThe genre (short story, novella, novel, film)
\nNarrator: What is the type of narration? Who is telling the story? Do we know their names?
\nSetting: When and where does the story take place?
\nCharacters: Who are the characters in the story? What type of beings are they (human, animal, robot)? Who is the protagonist and who is the antagonist, if any? Do we know their names?
\nCharacterizations: How does the author express the character\u2019s personality through direct or indirect discourse\/dialogue, description, and\/or reactions to situations? What kind of person is the character?
\nWhat is the method of characterization for the central characters? What transformations do the characters undergo, if any.
\nPlot line: How does the story arc of the plot unfold? How does the story end? Be specific in your answers.
\n(Turn into a summary)<\/p>\n
b.\tSummary of \u201cThe Women\u2019s Movement in Bangladesh: A Short History and Current Debates\u201d by Sohela Nazneen
\nIn a paragraph, summarize \u201cThe Women\u2019s Movement in Bangladesh: A Short History and Current Debates\u201d by Sohela Nazneen (100 words) Be sure that you quote the author’s main argument and consider the rhetorical situation in your summary. At the end of your summary, include a sentence to explain how the text provides a contextual lens that will further your analysis of \u201cThe Starfruit Tree.\u201d
\nIn a sentence or two, summarize how \u201cFeminist criticism\u201d provides a feminist lens to analyze \u201cThe Starfruit Tree.\u201d
\nIn the academic journal article \u201cThe Women\u2019s Movement in Bangladesh: A Short History and Current Debates\u201d (2017)by Sohela Nazneen we can see the importance of womens rights in Bangledesh.
\n(Need to start along these lines )
\nc.\tIntroduction with thesis
\nd.\tAnalysis Paragraph 1
\ne.\tAnalysis Paragraph 2
\nf.\tAnalysis Paragraph 3
\nLabel and color-code\/highlight the elements of argumentation and your secondary sources. Don’t worry about organization just yet. We’ll do that work with the next draft. This step is just to help you to ensure that you have all of the required quotes.
\ng.\tCLAIM
\nh.\tEVIDENCE (2 quotes from “The Starfruit Tree”)
\ni.\tANALYSIS
\nj.\tTHEORETICAL SECONDARY SOURCE (one quote from Tyson page 92)
\nk.\tCONTEXTUAL SECONDARY SOURCE (one quote from Nazneen)
\nl.\tSYNTHESIs<\/p>\n
m.\tConclusion
\nn.\tWorks Cited
\no.\tSelf-evaluation
\nTitle Your Essay
\n1.\tRevise your two-line title, which should intrigue and inform your intended audience of student readers. Your title must include \u201cThe Starfruit Tree\u201d by Ashwak Fardoush.
\nDemonstrate Your Ethos as an Academic Writer
\n1.\tInclude your word count after your name. Your word count only includes the text of your paragraphs and does not include the heading, Works Cited page, or self-evaluation.
\n2.\tProofread your essay aloud and correct any errors.
\n3.\tInclude a complete and correct Works Cited page. Review the Model Essay for correct citations and Purdue OWL for strategies for citing the texts. I usually search on Google like this:
\na.\tFor \u201cThe Starfruit Tree\u201d: How to cite an online short story MLA Purdue OWL
\nb.\tFor \u201cThe Women\u2019s Movement in Bangladesh: A Short History and Current Debates\u201d: How to cite an online journal article MLA Purdue OWL
\nc.\tFor \u201cFeminist criticism\u201d: How to cite chapter in a book MLA Purdue OWL
\n4.\tReview the assignment requirements in order to ensure that you completed all of them.
\n5.\tInclude a one-paragraph thoughtful self-evaluation of 100-150 words in which you briefly, but thoughtfully, explain the following. Number your responses.
\na.\tWhat specific steps you took to ensure that you completed all assignment requirements.
\nb.\tHow you think this essay helped you to develop your academic writing in terms of working with multiple sources. Be specific about the Functions of Sources.
\nc.\tThe ways in which you want to continue to develop your academic writing practices with Essay 3.
\nSubmit Your Essay
\n\u25cf\tName your file according to the guidelines in the syllabus and using the following protocol:
\n[Student Last Name][First Initial]_E2_FinalDraft
\nFor example, a student named Tobe Nwigwe, would name his file: NwigweT_E2_FinalDraft
\n\u25cf\tSubmit your essay as a PDF (recommended) or Word doc. No links, Pages files, or Google Docs will be accepted.
\nLet me know if you have any questions.<\/p>\n
The main article being analyzew id the starfurit tree however the other two articles are being used as exhibits<\/p>\n
Links
\nStarfruit tree – https:\/\/aaww.org\/the-starfruit-tree\/
\nThe womens movement in bangladesh – https:\/\/library.fes.de\/pdf-files\/bueros\/bangladesch\/13671.pdf<\/p>\n
Critical theory – https:\/\/mahollandela.weebly.com\/uploads\/5\/4\/9\/5\/54951553\/critical-theory-today__1_.pdf
\n\u25cf\tEssay 2: Read pages 92-93, 119-120 in \u201cFeminist criticism\u201d
\n\u25cf\tEssay 3: Read pages 417-432 and 426-427 in “Postcolonial criticism”<\/p>\n
The Starfruit Tree: A Feminist Analysis of Gender Roles and Patriarchal Ideology<\/p>\n
Summary of \u201cThe Starfruit Tree\u201d by Ashwak Fardoush<\/p>\n
In \u201cThe Starfruit Tree,\u201d Ashwak Fardoush tells the story of a young girl named Labonya who defies traditional gender roles and societal expectations. Labonya is fascinated by a starfruit tree that grows in her family\u2019s garden, which is considered to be a \u201cmale\u201d tree. Despite her mother\u2019s objections, Labonya climbs the tree and is able to harvest its fruit. The story explores themes of gender, patriarchy, and societal expectations through Labonya\u2019s journey of self-discovery.<\/p>\n
Summary of \u201cThe Women\u2019s Movement in Bangladesh: A Short History and Current Debates\u201d by Sohela Nazneen<\/p>\n
In her article \u201cThe Women\u2019s Movement in Bangladesh: A Short History and Current Debates,\u201d Sohela Nazneen provides a historical overview of the women\u2019s movement in Bangladesh and examines the current debates surrounding women\u2019s rights. Nazneen argues that while progress has been made, there is still a long way to go in terms of achieving gender equality in Bangladesh. She suggests that the women\u2019s movement must continue to evolve and adapt to new challenges in order to bring about lasting change.<\/p>\n
In \u201cFeminist criticism,\u201d Lois Tyson explores the ways in which feminist literary theory can be used to analyze and interpret literature. Tyson argues that feminist criticism is concerned with challenging patriarchal ideology and promoting gender equality. Through the lens of feminist criticism, literary texts can be examined for the ways in which they perpetuate or challenge gender stereotypes and patriarchal norms.<\/p>\n
Introduction with thesis<\/p>\n
In \u201cThe Starfruit Tree,\u201d Ashwak Fardoush challenges traditional gender roles and patriarchal ideology through the story of a young girl who defies societal expectations. By using feminist literary theory to analyze the text, we can gain a deeper understanding of the ways in which gender roles are constructed by patriarchy, and the importance of challenging these constructions in order to achieve gender equality. This essay will analyze three key moments in the story through the lens of feminist criticism, using evidence from the text as well as secondary sources to support my claims.<\/p>\n
Analysis Paragraph 1: Labonya\u2019s Desires and Society\u2019s Expectations<\/p>\n
CLAIM: Labonya\u2019s desire to climb the starfruit tree is a subversion of traditional gender roles and a challenge to patriarchal ideology.<\/p>\n
ANALYSIS: The starfruit tree is explicitly gendered as male, with Labonya\u2019s mother telling her that \u201cit\u2019s not for girls to climb on trees, especially not on boys\u2019 trees\u201d (Fardoush). This gendered language reinforces patriarchal norms and expectations, suggesting that certain activities are reserved for boys and others for girls. However, Labonya\u2019s desire to climb the tree challenges these gender roles and societal expectations, as she is unwilling to be limited by her gender.<\/p>\n
EVIDENCE: Labonya\u2019s fascination with the tree is described as \u201cuncontrollable\u201d (Fardoush), indicating that her desire to climb the tree is a powerful motivator. When she finally succeeds in climbing the tree and harvesting its fruit, she experiences a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction that is denied to her in other aspects of her life. This suggests that her desire to climb the tree is not simply a childish whim, but rather a deeper expression of her desire for independence and agency.<\/p>\n
SECONDARY SOURCE (CONTEXTUAL): Sohela Nazneen argues that gender inequality in Bangladesh is perpetuated by traditional gender roles and patriarchal norms. Women are often confined to the domestic sphere and excluded from public life, limiting their opportunities for education and employment. Nazneen suggests that challenging these gender roles<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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