ENG 112 Essay #2 Rubric ENG 112 Essay #2 Write an analytical essay of at least 750 words in response to one of the following prompts. · Theme: If tragedy is meant to be morally instructive, as the ancient Greeks believed, what is the message the audience is supposed to take away from Fences? Why is this tale told, and why is it told the way it is? Be sure to demonstrate how Wilson uses specific literary techniques to convey this theme to the reader. Incorporate support from at least one weighty and credible academic secondary source to back up your argument. · Character: Does Troy Maxson deserve the bad things that happen to him? Does he bring on those negative consequences through his own actions, or is he a sympathetic victim of external forces? [It’s perfectly acceptable to argue something in between these extreme positions, but your overall argument should put forth a firm claim about how Wilson wants readers to view Troy.] Be sure to provide detailed textual support for your argument. Incorporate support from at least one weighty and credible academic secondary source to back up your argument. Purpose and audience Your purpose is to present an analytical argument about the selected topic that provides supporting textual evidence from both a primary and secondary text, and your audience is the academic community. Because academic writing should be as objective and impersonal as possible, avoid personal statements (“I,” “me,” “my,” etc.) and uses of the second person (“you”). Format The final essay must be at least 750 words in length (not counting headers, Works Cited pages, etc.) and must be submitted electronically (on the course website) as a Microsoft Word document. All essays must follow the conventions of formal academic writing: double spacing, a standard font, 12 pt font size, and standard margins. Students must include the following information in the upper left-hand corner of the first page: Name, Date, Course Number and Section, and Assignment Number. For example: John Smith February 15, 2019 ENG112-789 Essay #2 Document all source material according to MLA guidelines, providing both in-text citations and a Works Cited page. NOTE: Proper documentation is one of the main skills that will be evaluated in this essay. Schedule See the course calendar for specific due dates for the following steps: Peer review: Submit a complete draft of the essay by the date specified in the course. When drafts are submitted, follow the course instructions for peer review, in which students will read each other’s drafts and make helpful suggestions for revision. Your performance in peer review is evaluated and is part of your participation grade. Final submission: Submit your final essay in the appropriate place on the due date. Any papers received after midnight on that day will be penalized for lateness. Essays are docked seven points for each day they are late, and essays more than a week late will not be a.