Schedule for Cat's Cradle:
Due Tuesday, December 3: Read chapters 102-109
Due block day, December 4 and 5: Read chapters 110-119
Due Friday, December 6: Finish novel
Due Monday, December 9: Thesis and outline or introduction due
Block day, December 11-12: Rough draft due
Due Friday 8 a.m., December 13: Comments to writing partners due
Due Monday, December 16: revised Cat's Cradle paper due
Details for Cat's Cradle paper:
In this paper, I would like you to analyze Vonnegut's authorial intent (also known as his commentary) on one of the bigger themes in the novel. I am interested in both the what (what IS he trying to say?) and the how (How does he convey that message?). If you are having trouble generating a thesis or question, think about the topics I suggested on the quiz or look at the BIG idea questions you generated that I sent to you in Google Drive. Reminder of the quiz items are below.
What does Vonnegut want to comment on in terms of:
a. weapons of mass destruction
b. the morality of science
c. the role of religion in a society
d. women’s role in society
e. America
f. Cold War politics
g. economics or class and its role in society
h. capitalism
i. secrets in government
j. war
k. patriotism
This paper will be 4-5 pages in length (12 pt Times New Roman, double-spaced). MLA format, including headers and citations. Textual evidence is required. Critical evidence is optional. Please include a Works Cited page, even if you only use the novel.
If you would like to see an exemplar essay: Exemplar Cat's Cradle
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