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I chose "Thanksgiving"
Write an essay that explores how and why key elements such as character or symbols from the drama of your choice (Simply Maria, POOF! or "Thanksgiving") relate to one or two of the themes from Unit 1 in a particular way, using at least one scholarly source. Review what you learned from Unit 4.1 Discussion - Exploring Themes in Drama. Some important contexts you may to consider are:
- The dialogue
The setting
- The plot
The cultural context
The time period in which the drama was written (vs. the one in which it is set, if applicable)
You are encouraged to use your outline from (LO 10) Unit 4.3 Assignment - Developing a Thesis and Outline for Your Drama Essay as a guide for your essay's logical flow, but if you wish to change your focus or your drama choice, you can.
Review the pages Sample Play Analysis: Andre's Mother and the Starting Your Drama Analysis Essay as guidelines for how to approach your analysis.
- Your essay should incorporate details and quotes from the play (using parenthetical documentation with the playwright’s name), integrate them logically and grammatically, and you should use your own words to elaborate on the function and meaning of the details and quotes you use as evidence.
- Apply what you learned from (LO 2) Unit 4.2 Discussion - Applying a Lens to Your Drama Analysis by incorporating at least one quote or paraphrase from one of the Research Resources for Your Drama Analysis Essay. Be sure to include an in-text parenthetical citation as well as a bibliographic citation in MLA format for your Works Cited page.
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Homosexuality and Other Themes in Drama Episode
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Homosexuality and Other Themes in Drama Episode
Denise struggles with being gay and is initially afraid to come out. She discloses her
sexuality to Dev, his only trusted. She discovers that she like girls when she is only twelve years
old. It is a big burden to carry because she says she did not choose to be gay. The information
remains secret between her and Dev until she tells her mother, Catherine. In thanksgiving day of
2006, she is prepared to tell her mother that she does not like boys and expects her mother to get
mad at her. Even though Catherine is strongly opposed to Denise's sexuality, her daughter's
strong will and several interactions with Denise's partners make her understand and support her.
The play suggests that being gay is not hard when accepted, and people do not have a choice on
their sexuality, thus emphasizing the need for family bonds and support.
The drama episode revolves around different themes. However, the two that stand up are
homosexuality in black families and minorities in the American population. At twelve years,
Denise knows that bei...
