Experiencing Literature De Niros Game
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Experiencing Literature De Niros Game
English 201: Experiencing Literature
De Niros Game
Short Answer Questions (10 points each, Total 30 points)
Directions: Please answer these questions in at least five sentences.
1. What was the significance of the Russian Roulette? Please list three examples that are
found in the book.
2. In a paragraph please describe the features of the Lebanese civil war. How is the
Lebanese Civil War similar and different from the Partition of India? Please list at least
three similarities or differences between the two events.
3. What does the gun symbolize in the book? Describe at least three ways in which the gun
is important to the story.
Essay Questions (Total 70 Points)
Directions: Select one of the five essay questions. Please make sure that it follows proper five
paragraph essay format, MLA 8 th Edition, Times New Roman, and double-spaced.
1. Fate: Bassam says, Death does not come to you when you face it; death is full of
treachery, a coward who only notices the feeble and strikes the blind. Joseph says, No
one dies before his time comes. How does fate operate in the story? Why does Bassam
refuse to go into the bomb shelter? Why do the young men play De Niros game of
Russian roulette?
2. War: In a conversation with Bassam, Jacob notes, Its just business, he said again, no
religion, no war; this is only business. Muslim, Christian it does not matter. (109)
Explain how his quote relates to the theme of war and violence in the novel? What other
books have we read in class that discussed similar themes? List the different ways in
which war and violence are described in the novel. Please give at least 3 examples to
elaborate your answers.
3. Masculinity: War is the ideal setting for many men to prove their manhood and make
decisions they would not make otherwise. In your response, explain the choices that both
Bassam and George had to face. Do you think their decisions throughout the novel were
justified? Why or why not?
4. Gender Politics: Discuss in detail how women are represented in the novel. Please use the
example of at least two female characters.
5. Morality: Between Bassam and George, who do you think was a morally upright person?
By using examples from the book, discuss the theme of morality in relation to these two
characters.
RUBRIC
Excellent Quality
95-100%
Introduction 45-41 points
The background and significance of the problem and a clear statement of the research purpose is provided. The search history is mentioned.
Literature Support
91-84 points
The background and significance of the problem and a clear statement of the research purpose is provided. The search history is mentioned.
Methodology
58-53 points
Content is well-organized with headings for each slide and bulleted lists to group related material as needed. Use of font, color, graphics, effects, etc. to enhance readability and presentation content is excellent. Length requirements of 10 slides/pages or less is met.
Average Score
50-85%
40-38 points
More depth/detail for the background and significance is needed, or the research detail is not clear. No search history information is provided.
83-76 points
Review of relevant theoretical literature is evident, but there is little integration of studies into concepts related to problem. Review is partially focused and organized. Supporting and opposing research are included. Summary of information presented is included. Conclusion may not contain a biblical integration.
52-49 points
Content is somewhat organized, but no structure is apparent. The use of font, color, graphics, effects, etc. is occasionally detracting to the presentation content. Length requirements may not be met.
Poor Quality
0-45%
37-1 points
The background and/or significance are missing. No search history information is provided.
75-1 points
Review of relevant theoretical literature is evident, but there is no integration of studies into concepts related to problem. Review is partially focused and organized. Supporting and opposing research are not included in the summary of information presented. Conclusion does not contain a biblical integration.
48-1 points
There is no clear or logical organizational structure. No logical sequence is apparent. The use of font, color, graphics, effects etc. is often detracting to the presentation content. Length requirements may not be met
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