Instruction
This paper is due IN CLASS on the date assigned, and it will be the basis of class discussion. Bring a hard copy to class.
Choose ONE of the assigned essays in the Norton edition of Persuasion:
Astell “Anne Elliot’s Education: The Learning of Romance in Persuasion” pg. 244-56
Weissman “Doubleness and Refrain in Jane Austen’s Persuasion” pg. 281-86
Johnson “Persuasion: the ‘Unfeudal Tone of the Present Day’”pg. 257-81
Wiltshire "Anne Elliot's Consciousness" pg. 311-18
In approximately 1 page summarize the article. Then, in approximately 1 page respond to a single claim or concept in your article by agreeing and expanding or reapplying the concept, by limiting or modifying the concept, or by disagreeing and disproving the concept.
Your summary should be attributed correctly to the author, independent (writing in your own words), concise (omitting evidence, discussion and minor points), neutral (refraining from judgement), coherent (making sense to one who has not read the essay) and complete (including all key ideas).
Rubric:
Summary: attributed/ independent/ concise/ neutral/ coherent/ complete 10 points
Writing: grammar, organization, paragraphing, sentences, format, works cited 10 points
Response: well-chosen and specific concept, creative input, details from text, 10 points