The American Dream

In your analysis, consider one of the following topics: 1) The American Dream / Relate your essay to the

Please complete essay (6 pages/at least 1500 words) about the American Dream using one of the following literary works:
(Arthur Miller, Death of a Salesman
Ralph Ellison, “Invisible Man”
Amy Tan, “Two Kinds”)
MLA style with 6 sources/ at least 3 scholarly sources from University of Maryland University College’s library, 2 web sources and

source for chosen literary work. Also annotated bibliography for the 3 UMUC sources and list the other 3 in MLA format.
Details below:

Instructions: Applying critical methodology, write an essay analyzing a work of fiction, a play, two or more poems– that has been

assigned in the course. Consider the literary work(s) as a reflection of American history and culture and as an influence on

American history and culture.

In your analysis, consider one of the following topics: 1) The American Dream; 2) War; 3) Psychological Meltdown (fear, paranoia,

despair); 4) Rebellion and Counterculture. Relate your essay to the biographical, historical and cultural milieu of the writer.

Include quotations from the primary texts (fiction, nonfiction, drama or poems) to illustrate your thesis and the main points of

your argument (analysis and/or comparison/contrast).

Length: 1500 to 2000 words (six to eight pages, double spaced, and typed in Times New Roman 12-point font).

Audience: Assume that your reader has read the literary work about which you are writing (do not summarize the content); assume

that your reader has done no research on the biographical, historical, or cultural context of the work and has limited knowledge of

the content you are presenting.

Source Requirement: In addition to the literary work you are analyzing, incorporate three to five outside sources appropriate for

use in an academic essay. Include an annotated bibliography of at least three credible scholarly sources (academic journal articles

or book chapters) from the UMUC library; include an annotated list of at least two Web resources, including illustrations, if used.

If you begin your online search using Wikipedia, try to obtain the original source from the Wikipedia bibliography; quote from and

cite that source; Wikipedia itself is not an acceptable cited source for an academic paper.

Style: Apply MLA (Modern Language Association) Style Guidelines. Consult the Effective Writing Center and the UMUC Library for

guidance and assistance. MLA Style is required.