Contrast Essay
Ethan Frome and “The Painted Door”
These two stories have very similar tones, settings and, on the surface,
plots. Yet, their universal messages (themes) are distinct and unique.
Your job will be to contrast their themes and then value them, explaining
which one is more important for today’s reader to understand.
You will be graded on the following:
Clear explanation of BOTH themes with ample support from the
stories.
Deep and relevant contrasting of these themes.
Significant and appropriate evaluation of these themes, showing which
theme is more important for today’s reader to understand using
modern examples and scenarios to support.
Contrast Essay
Ethan Frome and “The Painted Door”
These two stories have very similar tones, settings and, on the surface,
plots. Yet, their universal messages (themes) are distinct and unique.
Your job will be to contrast their themes and then value them, explaining
which one is more important for today’s reader to understand.
You will be graded on the following:
Clear explanation of BOTH themes with ample support from the
stories.
Deep and relevant contrasting of these themes.
Significant and appropriate evaluation of these themes, showing which
theme is more important for today’s reader to understand using
modern examples and scenarios to support.