Essay 3 — Drama Analysis (Honorlock Assignment Instructions)…
Essay 3 — Drama Analysis (Honorlock Assignment Instructions) Read all instructions carefully before beginning. Length and Format• Length: 500–700 words (not including the Works Cited page)• Format: MLA header required and MLA style throughout as much as possible within the Canvas textfield. Essay Organization The essay must follow a standard five-paragraph structure: Introductory Paragraph• Begin with a brief introduction to the play and topic• End with a clear thesis statement containing three points that correspond to the threebody paragraphs Example Thesis:Oedipus fits Aristotle’s definition of a tragic hero because he is aman of high renown, he possesses a tragic flaw (hamartia), and his actions lead to a tragicfall. Body ParagraphsEach body paragraph addresses one of the three thesis points. Each body paragraph must include:• A clear topic sentence stating the analytical thesis point• Explanation and analysis of the idea• At least one quotation or paraphrase from the play• A correct MLA in-text citation Concluding Paragraph• Briefly restate the thesis• Summarize how the evidence proves the argument Citation RequirementsUse MLA in-text citations when referring to the play. “Oedipus the King”The play uses continuous line numbers, so cite the line numbers.Example:(“Oedipus” 850–855)The play appears on pp. 1257–1302 in the textbook. “The Glass Menagerie”Cite scene and line numbers.Example:(“Glass Menagerie” 3.42–45)The play appears on pp. 1188–1238 in the textbook. Works Cited PageInclude a Works Cited page at the end of the essay.The entries should be formatted with hanging indents.Example MLA entries for plays from the class anthology (Note: MLA formatting requires center the title, use hanging indents, and italicize the book title): Works Cited Sophocles. “Oedipus the King.” Perrine’s Literature: Structure, Sound, and Sense,edited by Thomas R. Arp and Greg Johnson, 13th ed., Cengage, 2018, pp. 1257–1302.) Williams, Tennessee. “The Glass Menagerie.” Perrine’s Literature: Structure, Sound, andSense, edited by Thomas R. Arp and Greg Johnson, 13th ed., Cengage, 2018, pp.1188–1238.This is a proctored writing assignment.• The essay must be written entirely during the Honorlock session• Outside assistance, AI tools, or prewritten material are not permitted• Copying, pasting, or submitting previously written text may result in loss of credit oracademic integrity reviewThis assignment may be completed any time before March 31.The essay must be completed during this session.