American Literature Final
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CHOOSE ANY OF THE 3 TOPICS TO WRITE ABOUT: 5. Explаіn how you would сharacterize the relationship between Twyla and Roberta in “Recitatif” and explain how their
relationship changes through the years. At the end of the story, have they reconciled? Also, explain why you feel Morrison never reveals the race of each girl. (Tony
Morrison’s “Recitatif”)
6. Contrast Cleofilas’s fantasies of marriage and the realities. Explain whether Cleofilas’s decision to return to Mexico shows her strength or her weakness.(“Woman
Hollering Creek” by Sandra Cisneros)
7. Explain what Maggie symbolizes for both Twyla and Roberta. (Tony Morrison’s “Recitatif”)
INSTRUCTIONS FOR PAPER: Include a brief introduction and at least three reasons or main points ( unless instructed otherwise in the prompt itself). Each reason must be
developed in a separate paragraph including specific lines from the reading ( quoted lines from the stories). Essay should be at least 1 1/2 pages. You must not use
information from the internet or from any other source. Just use the literary works the question asked about.