Three Qs in American literature

1. After reading the poems by Walt Whitman and Emily Dickinson, write at least 2 good paragraphs (minimum of 5 sentences each) on the style, theme, and content of one poem by each author.

• You can mention, for instance, a poem’s content, setting, images, or descriptions, capitalization and punctuation, a combination of these, and/or any other characteristics you may have noticed.

2. Write at least 2 paragraphs (minimum of 5 sentences each) comparing and contrasting Chopin’s The Awakeningand her short story “A Pair of Silk Stockings,” through one only of the following:

• Edna’s and one other character’s attitudes toward her husband
• Edna’s and one other character’s attitudes toward her children
• Edna’s and one other character’s desires and preferences
• Edna’s and one other character’s self-indulgence(s)
• Edna’s and one other character’s sacrifices

3.Write at least 3 paragraphs (minimum of 5 sentences each) identifying and briefly explaining three characteristics of American Naturalism in one of the short stories.

Note: I will provide all required materials for each question