Worst Person Comparison
Purpose: Pretend that two characters that you dislike (such as Madame Loisel and Terri) are
on a game or reality show to “win” the title “Worst Person in the World”. Write a three page
comparison and evaluation essay to argue which character deserves this “prize”.
Due Date: Wednesday, September 21
Introduction: Identify the characters who will be competing. If you want, you can pretend to be
the reality show host.
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Rules and Criteria: Explain the rules of the game. What criteria or bad qualities will be judged?
(i.e. selfishness, rudeness, ugliness, etc.)
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Character Criticism: Explore each character’s faults, relationships, conflicts and assumptions.
Use specific quotes and examples from each story to support your criticisms.
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Comparison: Compare the characters’ faults and selfish actions to each other. Provide
dialogue between the characters to show how they agree or disagree.
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Conclusion: Decide which character “wins” the title “Worst Person in the World”. Describe what
prize (or penalty) that character deserves.
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Editing: Use correct spelling, grammar and MLA documentation of quotes.
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Average Score:
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GRADE:
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