Instruction
Write a paper of 11 or more pages discussing an aspect of the life Winston experienced in 1984 which has a parallel in contemporary (twenty-first century) American life. If you choose you may use the ideas explored in class this term. You are required to incorporate the ideas set forth by Bly or Sanford (shadow), Huxley, and Orwell into your paper; you may include as many other sources as you choose for a minimum of four required citations.
Introduction about 1 page
Thesis statement includes the area of 1984 that is present in contemporary America
1984 section about 3-4 pages
Written more as a report/summary
Covers the events, practices and qualities present in the novel that operate in the contemporary American area you have chosen to cover
Contemporary America section about 3-4 pages
Written in a comparison/contrast mode
Introduce and discuss the contemporary American parallel you chose to write about
Drawing from the 1984 section, discuss the similarities and differences between the novel and present day
Conclusion about 1 -2 pages
Sum up your findings and argument
The introduction and conclusion should mirror each other in some respects but not necessarily all respects