offering an analysis of the work itself, “Sing Out, Louise!” The “I Want” Song/Speech choose one of these plays (Oedipus, Gypsy, Pygmalion). You should choose something you want to study carefully, as well as focusing on one specific speech or song.

a double-spaced, typed, 3-5 pages, with 1-inch margins, and the pages numbered. Guidelines: 1. Select a play we have studied (Oedipus, Gypsy, Pygmalion). You should choose something you want to study carefully, offering an analysis of the work itself, as well as focusing on one specific speech or song. 2. You should consult the list of fundamental motives (uploaded) to help you determine what speech or song you want to focus on. What speech/song is most crucial to understanding a character’s fundamental motives? To select a speech or song you want to focus on, consider those moments of highest tension. If Pygmalion were a musical, what speeches would be sung? If Oedipus were a musical, what speeches would be sung? The earliest productions of Oedipus did contain music, but it was probably mostly accompaniment to the chorus. 3. Your claim should connect your chosen work with a general idea of how both musicals and plays without music reveal their central ideas through extended speeches (or songs) . State your claim in your introduction. Your claim should follow this format: In Gypsy, “Goodbye to Blueberry Pie” focuses on Rose’s motives for leaving home to help her girls make it as entertainers. This song offers readers/listeners an exploration of Rose’s motives, in particular her drive for independence. The song offers readers some insight into how strong Rose’s drive for independence is; tragically, her own needs for self-fulfillment cause her to be blind in recognizing her daughters’ own needs. 4. This fairly short essay (app. 500-1000 words) should include BRIEF evidence from the text—evidence in support of each of your points and subpoints. The bulk of your essay should include: *. explanation of your points and how the evidence supports them. When you give a direct quotation, cite the appropriate page number (and/or line number) in parentheses. *. Your conclusion should be brief, explaining why your analysis offers insight into the work(s) as a whole. 5. Your classmates and I have all read the work you are discussing, so there is no need for offering plot summary, other than those details which support your argument. Your analysis of the work should offer evidence of an insightful understanding of the text in question. Your opinions should be easy to follow and understand—even if readers disagree with you. Have fun, and though you should not be too informal, don’t forget to use your voice. Feel free to use “I” and express strong judgments/feelings. Your essay should be a pleasure to read. 6. If it’s been a while since you wrote an essay for an English class, I encourage you to take a look at the sample paper on Canvas(uploaded). Though this essay was written for another assignment, it’s a good indication of how to use Triple-Ex format (Exposition, Example, Explanation), as well as the degree of formality expected from an essay assignment for an English class. . Formatting Requirements: Your paper should be double-spaced, typed, 2-5 pages, with 1-inch margins, and the pages numbered.