Analyze an apocalyptical novel or movie not covered in this course, the main protagonist of which is a nonhuman,

Analyze an apocalyptical novel or movie not covered in this course, the main protagonist of which is a nonhuman,

Learning Goal: I’m working on a literature writing question and need an explanation and answer to help me learn.

Essay Topics (choose one!):

1) Analyze an apocalyptical novel or movie not covered in this course, the main protagonist of which is a nonhuman, and explain how a nonhuman perspective influences the representation of the end of humanity/ human civilization.

2) Chose an apocalyptic or post-apocalyptic movie or novel, which has not been covered in the course and may have been influenced by one of the following movements: the animal rights movement, transhumanism, or posthumanism. Demonstrate that influence, and discuss the images of the future of humanity in the movie/novel compared to that of the movement you are discussing.

Format:

  • All essays are to be double-spaced, one-inch margins, Times New Roman, 12 pt.
  • All essays must have a covering page identifying paper title, student name, course title.
  • All essays should include a reference section of the works cited.
  • Paper pages must be numbered.
  • Minimum length – 10 pages
  • References according to MLA preferred.

Specific paper components:

  • Introduction: Question/issue articulated and clearly described
  • Context of the creation of the work articulated
  • Reception discussed: Analysis of a movie or book should include at least two reviews or academic articles; the reviewers’ viewpoints are critically analyzed.
  • The textual analysis presented (the argument is supported by quotations, or if the film, by descriptions of the relevant episodes)
  • Conclusion

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