In the United States, the primary goal of a firm is to maxim…

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In the United Stаtes, the primаry gоаl оf a firm is tо maximize profits to provide a financial gain to shareholders

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1.  Althоugh mаny оf the texts thаt we hаve had this semester have fоcused on men, women (both as characters and authors) have had a prominent role in several of the works.  Compare and contrast two of the female characters we have had this semester.   Although it is not required, do try to examine women from two different works.   In your essay, you must analyze the female characters in the works.  Some things you might consider are: -   Are women heroines or villains in the work?  -   How do they affect the plot?     What is their relation to the hero of the work? This is NOT a checklist, but some ideas for you to start your brainstorming.  You must come up with your own thesis and prove it throughout the course of your essay. 2. Which one of the works that we have read this semester most embodies American values?  Why?  In your analysis, consider: What are American values? Are the values implicit or explicit? What are thin intents of the text? This is NOT a checklist, but some ideas for you to start your brainstorming.  You must come up with your own thesis and prove it throughout the course of your essay. 3. A famous writer once said, “Modern stories are about what the protagonist wants and what he/she is willing to do to get it.”  In your essay, analyze what one of the characters/people in one of the works we have read this semester wants and how their desire to get it affects the narrative.  In your analysis, consider: How the character’s desire affects the events in the story Is the character successful?  How does that change the way you view the story? How does this desire show you something about the human condition? This is NOT a checklist, but some ideas for you to start your brainstorming.  You must come up with your own thesis and prove it throughout the course of your essay.