Hamlet, Laertes, and Fortinbras are all young men whose fathers have been killed and who set out to avenge theses deaths. Their courses of action, however, are different. In an essay, consider theses three as typical or archetypal sons. What characteristics do they share? What, in turn, makes them individual and distinct? Compare and Contrast how each character deals with his father”s death. Whic approach seems most reasonable to you? Most emotional? Most effective? [ ] At least five research sources apart from material in the Roberts and Jacobs book — other academically respectable books, scholarly journals, and print media and electronic sources.Incorporates information from at least one Roberts and Jacobs literary selection. In other words, literature which is not in the text is not appropriate. Applies literary terminology to analyze the topic; Includes the operating definition of each literary tool mentioned and credits the source from which it comes. Uses direct quotations to provide contrast, harness support for ideas, or display effective language. Documents all information which is not the writer”s own with the currently prescribed MLA patterns. Is written in third person ? using s/he, it, they, them, the reader, the audience, the main character, the author, the student, one individual — not I, you, your, we, us, our. Is written (for the most part) using strong, present tense action verbs — a minimum of “is” verbs. Applies the active voice to keep the expression vigorous; Includes 2-3 sentences explaining why looking at the information is important; provides information that a real audience needs for a socially beneficial purpose. Roberts and Jacobs is a College Textbook: Literature sixth edition.


