American Literature and Composition American Dream Essay Prompt, Directions, and Due Date PROMPT: Literature mirrors society and is often the best evidence of life at any given time in history. American literature explores common themes of the human condition in terms of what it means to be American. Part of this condition is the American Dream. Using the texts read for class, argue the existence of the American Dream, and defend your argument through the lens of literature as a mirror to society. Directions: Essay should be typed and double-­‐spaced. It should be 3-­‐5 pages in length following MLA format instructions. The essay will be submitted to turnitin.com. You should use a minimum of three sources read for class in this essay. No outside research or reading is required. DUE DATES: Thesis and outline – DUE Monday/Tuesday 9/15 or 9/16 Final Draft – Due to turnitin.com by 11:59 PM 9/21 Turnitin.com codes: Period 5: CLASS CODE: 8646064 CLASS PASSWORD: russell5 Period 8: CLASS CODE: 8646076 CLASS PASSWORD: russell8